| Author |
Stooke, Eleanora H. |
| Title |
A little town mouse
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: S. W. Partridge & Co., Ltd, 1900.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Summary |
"A Little Town Mouse" by Eleanora H. Stooke is a children's novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young girl named Stella, a wealthy "town mouse" who transitions to living with her country relatives after the death of her self-centered mother. The narrative explores themes of family, kindness, and the value of inner character over material wealth. The tale begins with Stella's arrival at her uncle Dr. Knight's home, where her new country cousins are excited to meet her. Though Stella's initial references to wealth and outward appearances create tension with her cousins, she gradually learns the significance of love, kindness, and humility. After a cruel prank by her cousin George leads to a crisis, Stella's kind-hearted nature shines as she forgives him and embraces her new family. Throughout the story, Stella undergoes personal growth, discovering that true happiness comes not from wealth, but from love and relationships. By the end, she becomes an integral part of the Knight family, embodying the values she has learned during her time with them. (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 |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70922 |
| Release Date |
Jun 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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