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Title: The Cricket
Credits:
Produced by Colin Bell, Andrew Wainwright, Joe Free and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Cricket" by Marjorie Benton Cooke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the life of a mischievous and unconventional young girl named Isabelle Bryce, who is grappling with her identity and navigating the complex dynamics of her detached family and the influences of her governess. The narrative delves into themes of childhood, neglect, and imagination, particularly focusing on Isabelle's antics and her quest for acceptance. The opening of the book introduces a tense situation where Isabelle adamantly refuses to participate in her own birthday party, illustrating her strong-willed and defiant personality. Miss Wilder, her governess, attempts to manage the situation, but ultimately, Isabelle demands to have her friend Patsy, the gardener's boy, invited to the party, highlighting her disdain for societal norms. The chaotic dynamics of Isabelle's family are also showcased, particularly in the interactions between her parents, who clearly struggle with their parenting responsibilities. This chaotic scene sets the stage for Isabelle’s character, revealing her complexities, her longing for friendship, and her unique perspective on life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Cooke, Marjorie Benton, 1876-1920
Illustrator: Williams, J. Scott (John Scott), 1877-1975
EBook No.: 25081
Published: Apr 16, 2008
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: Family -- Fiction
Subject: Girls -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Cricket
Credits:
Produced by Colin Bell, Andrew Wainwright, Joe Free and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Cricket" by Marjorie Benton Cooke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the life of a mischievous and unconventional young girl named Isabelle Bryce, who is grappling with her identity and navigating the complex dynamics of her detached family and the influences of her governess. The narrative delves into themes of childhood, neglect, and imagination, particularly focusing on Isabelle's antics and her quest for acceptance. The opening of the book introduces a tense situation where Isabelle adamantly refuses to participate in her own birthday party, illustrating her strong-willed and defiant personality. Miss Wilder, her governess, attempts to manage the situation, but ultimately, Isabelle demands to have her friend Patsy, the gardener's boy, invited to the party, highlighting her disdain for societal norms. The chaotic dynamics of Isabelle's family are also showcased, particularly in the interactions between her parents, who clearly struggle with their parenting responsibilities. This chaotic scene sets the stage for Isabelle’s character, revealing her complexities, her longing for friendship, and her unique perspective on life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Cooke, Marjorie Benton, 1876-1920
Illustrator: Williams, J. Scott (John Scott), 1877-1975
EBook No.: 25081
Published: Apr 16, 2008
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: Family -- Fiction
Subject: Girls -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.