| Author |
Tappan, Eva March, 1854-1930 |
| Illustrator |
Best, Ruth J. |
| LoC No. |
23017272
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| Title |
Ella, a little schoolgirl of the sixties : A book for children and for grown-ups who remember
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| Alternate Title |
Ella, a little schoolgirl of the 60's : A book for children and for grown-ups who remember
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| Original Publication |
United States: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Ella, a Little Schoolgirl of the Sixties" by "Eva March Tappen" is a classic children's narrative set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Ella who embarks on new adventures as she enters a seminary in a rural setting, filled with hopes and dreams, but quickly learns that life is not always as delightful as it seems. The book captures the essence of childhood in a bygone era, engaging readers with relatable themes of education, friendship, and the trials of growing up. The opening of the book introduces Ella, an eight-year-old girl full of excitement as she travels to her new seminary home. Initially enchanted by the idea of living among other students, her joy quickly turns to disappointment upon realizing that the reality of the seminary is starkly different from her expectations. Ella navigates her feelings of loneliness amidst the adult surroundings while meeting John, another child, which provides a glimpse of the budding friendships to come. As she begins to adjust to her new environment, her imaginative perspective on learning—combined with the guidance of her mother and the friendly interactions with her new peers—sets the stage for Ella's journey of self-discovery and learning in a changing world. (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 |
Schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
New England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70282 |
| Release Date |
Mar 13, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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