| Author |
Brandeis, Madeline, 1897-1937 |
| Title |
Little Jeanne of France
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Veronika Redfern and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
|
| Summary |
"Little Jeanne of France" by Madeline Brandeis is a children's novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the life of young Jeanne, who is the daughter of a soldier fighting in World War I. Set against the backdrop of the war, the narrative juxtaposes Jeanne's experiences with those of her cousin Margot, highlighting themes of childhood innocence, family, and the effects of conflict on daily life. The book follows Jeanne, a little girl born into a war-torn France, who finds herself orphaned and separated from her family after her village is invaded. Meanwhile, her cousin Margot lives a sheltered life in Paris, unaware of Jeanne's struggles. When their paths finally cross, Margot learns to appreciate the simpler joys of life through Jeanne's perspective. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of wartime experiences, emphasizing hope and the bond between cousins as they navigate their contrasting worlds. Ultimately, it is a story about resilience, the desire for play and freedom, and the unbreakable connection of family even in times of hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
|
| Subject |
Children -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Subject |
Paris (France) -- Juvenile fiction
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40806 |
| Release Date |
Sep 20, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
188 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
