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Walton, O. F., Mrs.
1849
1939
Walton, Amy Catherine
Deck, Amy Catherine
Walton, Mrs O. F.
Walton, Octavius Frank, Mrs.
Walton, Mrs. O. F.
A Peep Behind the Scenes
Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"A Peep Behind the Scenes" by Mrs. O. F. Walton is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story sets the stage for a poignant exploration of the struggles faced by a family involved in a traveling theater, focusing particularly on the life of a young girl named Rosalie and her ill mother, who must perform despite her sickness. The novel raises themes of hardship, longing for home, and the stark contrast between the glamorous facade of entertainment and the dreary reality behind it. At the start of the narrative, the scene is established amidst a rainy fairground where Rosalie's family resides in a humble caravan. Rosalie, a delicate twelve-year-old girl, is introduced as the daughter of a struggling actor, while her mother battles sickness and a tumultuous life as an actress. The opening chapters convey the stark realities faced by Rosalie and her mother as they interact with a kindly old man who gives Rosalie a picture symbolizing hope. Through vivid descriptions of their surroundings and heartfelt conversations, the reader gains insight into their troubling existence, setting the tone for further exploration of their lives and relationships as they navigate the challenges of their tumultuous environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Family problems -- Juvenile fiction
Theater -- Juvenile fiction
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