The Children of the Valley by Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford

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Author Spofford, Harriet Elizabeth Prescott, 1835-1921
Title The Children of the Valley
Note Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Children of the Valley" by Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of children, particularly focusing on Ally and her twin sister Essie, who navigate life in a picturesque northern valley after moving from the south. The tale explores themes of adventure, family, and childhood innocence against a backdrop of nature and familial love. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a state of commotion as Ally has gone missing, prompting a frantic search by family members and local residents. Various characters speculate on her whereabouts, hinting at her adventurous spirit and tendency to explore. The narrative captures the loving yet chaotic dynamics within this household, showcasing the children's relationships and fears. As the search unfolds, the empathetic elements of childhood imagination bloom, particularly through the perspectives of Ally's twin, Essie, who envisions fairies whisking her sister away, while the older Janet recognizes a deeper emotional connection related to Aunt Susan’s loss of her own child. This opening sets the stage for an enchanting exploration of childhood resilience and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Twins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Bears -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adopted children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject New England -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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