Miss Elliot's Girls: Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies by Corning

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Author Corning, Mary Spring
Title Miss Elliot's Girls: Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies
Note Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Miss Elliot's Girls: Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies" by Mrs. Mary Spring Corning is a collection of children's stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book features themes of nature and animal life, focusing on the interactions between children and the creatures they observe, particularly through the eyes of the character Miss Ruth Elliot, who shows a keen curiosity and an affectionate connection to the natural world. The opening of the book introduces young Sammy Ray, who is enlisted by Miss Ruth to find tobacco worms for her to keep and observe. Throughout their interactions, Ruth demonstrates a nurturing spirit, as she prepares to accommodate the worms, naming them Greeny and Blacky. The narrative delves into the process of transformation, drawing a parallel between the metamorphosis of the worms into butterflies and the broader theme of change in life. The lively conversations between Ruth and the children about the worms provide a charming glimpse into their world, establishing connections between nature, education, and personal growth, setting the tone for the delightful stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Birds -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Insects -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Invalids -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 14610
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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