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Title: Little Sister Snow

Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland David Widger and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team

Summary: "Little Sister Snow" by Frances Little is a novel written in the early 20th century. This poignant tale explores the life of a young Japanese girl named Yuki Chan, highlighting her experiences of childhood innocence, cultural expectations, and the struggles within the confines of her societal duties. The book offers readers a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of Japanese traditions while tackling themes of love, longing, and personal sacrifice. The story follows Yuki Chan as she transitions from a playful, carefree child in a quaint Japanese garden to a young woman facing the weight of adulthood and arranged marriage. As she develops feelings for an American boy, Dick Merrit, who visits her village, she grapples with her burgeoning emotions and the expectations placed upon her by her family and society. Yuki's life is painted with vivid imagery of her surroundings and the rich cultural practices, yet it is also tinged with the challenges of poverty and her desire for personal happiness. Throughout the narrative, Yuki struggles with the tension between her duty to her family and her dreams of love and freedom, making for a touching and reflective read for those interested in historical and cultural contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Little, Frances, 1863-1941

Illustrator: Yeto, Genjiro, 1867-1924

EBook No.: 5960

Published: Aug 16, 2004

Downloads: 148

Language: English

Subject: Japan -- History -- Meiji period, 1868-1912 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Little Sister Snow

Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland David Widger and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team

Summary: "Little Sister Snow" by Frances Little is a novel written in the early 20th century. This poignant tale explores the life of a young Japanese girl named Yuki Chan, highlighting her experiences of childhood innocence, cultural expectations, and the struggles within the confines of her societal duties. The book offers readers a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of Japanese traditions while tackling themes of love, longing, and personal sacrifice. The story follows Yuki Chan as she transitions from a playful, carefree child in a quaint Japanese garden to a young woman facing the weight of adulthood and arranged marriage. As she develops feelings for an American boy, Dick Merrit, who visits her village, she grapples with her burgeoning emotions and the expectations placed upon her by her family and society. Yuki's life is painted with vivid imagery of her surroundings and the rich cultural practices, yet it is also tinged with the challenges of poverty and her desire for personal happiness. Throughout the narrative, Yuki struggles with the tension between her duty to her family and her dreams of love and freedom, making for a touching and reflective read for those interested in historical and cultural contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Little, Frances, 1863-1941

Illustrator: Yeto, Genjiro, 1867-1924

EBook No.: 5960

Published: Aug 16, 2004

Downloads: 148

Language: English

Subject: Japan -- History -- Meiji period, 1868-1912 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.