Queechy by Susan Warner
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| Author | Warner, Susan, 1819-1885 |
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| Title | Queechy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Pseudonym: Wetherell, Elizabeth |
| Credits | Produced by Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "Queechy" by Susan Warner is a novel likely written during the mid-19th century. It centers on the life of a young girl named Fleda Ringgan and her grandfather, Mr. Ringgan, as they navigate their modest life on a farm and contend with personal and financial challenges. The novel explores themes of hope, familial bonds, and the struggles of rural life. At the start of "Queechy," we are introduced to Fleda, a spirited girl living with her grandfather, who is facing various adversities, including financial troubles regarding their farm. The opening depicts a delightful day as Fleda eagerly prepares for a trip with her grandfather to the post office, showcasing her hopeful nature and innocent joy. However, hints of their struggles emerge as the grandfather anxiously discusses money issues with a neighbor, overshadowing their time together with feelings of foreboding. As they venture out, Fleda's cheerful demeanor juxtaposes with her grandfather’s hidden worries about losing their home, creating a poignant atmosphere that sets the stage for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Grandfathers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8874 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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