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Title: The Girls of Silver Spur Ranch
Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Girls of Silver Spur Ranch" by Grace MacGowan Cooke and Anne McQueen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Spooner sisters—Mary, Elizabeth, Ruth, and little Harvie—who live on a modest Texas cattle ranch, Silver Spur. With themes of self-discovery, familial love, and the pursuit of dreams, the narrative predominantly follows Elizabeth, who grapples with feelings of being different, ultimately uncovering familial secrets and her aspirations in the backdrop of ranching life. The beginning of the book introduces the quotidian life on the Spooner ranch as the sisters prepare for Mary’s wedding. As they engage in wedding preparations, Elizabeth expresses her disdain for their family name and reflects on her perceived superiority. The arrival of a family of "movers"—a group often looked down upon—garners Elizabeth's sympathy, juxtaposing her lofty aspirations with the harsh realities of their lives. Amongst sibling interactions and humorous familial dynamics, an underlying mystery about Elizabeth's true lineage hints at deeper themes to be explored. This opening establishes a charming yet complex world filled with relatable characters and notions of aspiration that will likely resonate with readers who appreciate heartfelt domestic tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Cooke, Grace MacGowan, 1863-1944
Creator: McQueen, Anne
EBook No.: 44576
Published: Jan 3, 2014
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ranch life -- Texas -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Girls of Silver Spur Ranch
Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Girls of Silver Spur Ranch" by Grace MacGowan Cooke and Anne McQueen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Spooner sisters—Mary, Elizabeth, Ruth, and little Harvie—who live on a modest Texas cattle ranch, Silver Spur. With themes of self-discovery, familial love, and the pursuit of dreams, the narrative predominantly follows Elizabeth, who grapples with feelings of being different, ultimately uncovering familial secrets and her aspirations in the backdrop of ranching life. The beginning of the book introduces the quotidian life on the Spooner ranch as the sisters prepare for Mary’s wedding. As they engage in wedding preparations, Elizabeth expresses her disdain for their family name and reflects on her perceived superiority. The arrival of a family of "movers"—a group often looked down upon—garners Elizabeth's sympathy, juxtaposing her lofty aspirations with the harsh realities of their lives. Amongst sibling interactions and humorous familial dynamics, an underlying mystery about Elizabeth's true lineage hints at deeper themes to be explored. This opening establishes a charming yet complex world filled with relatable characters and notions of aspiration that will likely resonate with readers who appreciate heartfelt domestic tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Cooke, Grace MacGowan, 1863-1944
Creator: McQueen, Anne
EBook No.: 44576
Published: Jan 3, 2014
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ranch life -- Texas -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.