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Title: Gem of neatness : Or, the cousins
Original Publication: Boston: Andrew F. Graves, 1872.
Series Title: Sparkling gems for youth, series for girls, 4.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary: "Gem of Neatness: Or, the Cousins" by Madeline Leslie is a children's novel written in the early 1870s. This book is part of a series that addresses moral virtues and is likely targeted at young girls. The central theme revolves around the importance of neatness, order, and character development, drawing parallels between personal habits and moral values as conveyed through the lives of its young protagonists. The story follows two cousins, Emily and Milly. Emily is a well-mannered, neat girl, while Milly arrives messy and wild from her upbringing in India. As the narrative unfolds, it focuses on Milly's journey toward becoming tidy and polite under the guidance of her cousin and Aunt Priscilla. The book highlights their interactions, Milly’s struggles to adapt to a new way of living, and the lessons they all learn about kindness, patience, and proper conduct. The story emphasizes that true cleanliness and orderliness reflect inner virtues and the importance of loving one's fellow beings, ultimately culminating in Milly's development into a better version of herself through her efforts and the support of her family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leslie, Madeline, 1815-1893
EBook No.: 72280
Published: Dec 2, 2023
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Orderliness -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sanitation -- Religious aspects -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Gem of neatness : Or, the cousins
Original Publication: Boston: Andrew F. Graves, 1872.
Series Title: Sparkling gems for youth, series for girls, 4.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary: "Gem of Neatness: Or, the Cousins" by Madeline Leslie is a children's novel written in the early 1870s. This book is part of a series that addresses moral virtues and is likely targeted at young girls. The central theme revolves around the importance of neatness, order, and character development, drawing parallels between personal habits and moral values as conveyed through the lives of its young protagonists. The story follows two cousins, Emily and Milly. Emily is a well-mannered, neat girl, while Milly arrives messy and wild from her upbringing in India. As the narrative unfolds, it focuses on Milly's journey toward becoming tidy and polite under the guidance of her cousin and Aunt Priscilla. The book highlights their interactions, Milly’s struggles to adapt to a new way of living, and the lessons they all learn about kindness, patience, and proper conduct. The story emphasizes that true cleanliness and orderliness reflect inner virtues and the importance of loving one's fellow beings, ultimately culminating in Milly's development into a better version of herself through her efforts and the support of her family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leslie, Madeline, 1815-1893
EBook No.: 72280
Published: Dec 2, 2023
Downloads: 82
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Orderliness -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sanitation -- Religious aspects -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.