| Author |
Brooks, Amy |
| Title |
Randy and Her Friends
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| Note |
Illustrated by the author.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net). Four of the illustration were generously made available by the Rare Books & Special Collections of the Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina.
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| Summary |
"Randy and Her Friends" by Amy Brooks is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Randy Weston, a spirited young girl living on a farm, who is navigating the joys and challenges of growing up in a small village, particularly as she prepares for a journey to Boston and the new experiences that await her there. Themes of friendship, personal growth, and the transition from childhood to adolescence are likely explored throughout the narrative. The opening of the book introduces readers to Randy in a reflective state, contemplating what to do with a prize she won for her academic achievements. As she interacts with her beloved horse, Snowfoot, and her friend Belinda, we see her ambition and determination to make the most of her educational journey. The conversation with Belinda highlights their contrasting views on schoolwork and fun, establishing Randy as a character eager to pursue knowledge. Through light-hearted exchanges and the sweet sibling bond with her little sister Prue, the beginning portion establishes the warm, community atmosphere of Randy's world while setting the stage for her impending journey into broader horizons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15111 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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