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Title: The Stokesley Secret
Credits: Transcribed from the 1902 Macmillan and Co. “Countess Kate and The Stokesley Secret” edition by David Price
Summary: "The Stokesley Secret" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a novel set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a lively group of children from the Merrifield family, focusing on their daily adventures and interactions under the care of their governess, Miss Fosbrook. The narrative introduces themes such as family dynamics, childhood innocence, and the concept of responsibility as the children devise a plan to help a poor family by obtaining a pig for them, which ignites a series of amusing dialogues and reflections on their youthful ideas. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the Merrifield children, particularly five-year-old David, who poses whimsical questions that spark light-hearted conversation around the tea table. As the children engage in playful banter, their personality traits are brought to life—there's the mischievous Henry, the teasing Sam, and the slightly sensitive Elizabeth, who struggles with self-image amidst her lively siblings. The opening portion sets a vivid tone of camaraderie and chaos, showcasing the children's joy in devising schemes and their interactions with Miss Fosbrook, who attempts to guide their behavior with a mix of affectionate firmness and understanding. This charming initiation presents a glimpse into their world, characterized by warmth and youthful exuberance, inviting readers to join in on their adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901
EBook No.: 3411
Published: Sep 1, 2002
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Stokesley Secret
Credits: Transcribed from the 1902 Macmillan and Co. “Countess Kate and The Stokesley Secret” edition by David Price
Summary: "The Stokesley Secret" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a novel set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a lively group of children from the Merrifield family, focusing on their daily adventures and interactions under the care of their governess, Miss Fosbrook. The narrative introduces themes such as family dynamics, childhood innocence, and the concept of responsibility as the children devise a plan to help a poor family by obtaining a pig for them, which ignites a series of amusing dialogues and reflections on their youthful ideas. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the Merrifield children, particularly five-year-old David, who poses whimsical questions that spark light-hearted conversation around the tea table. As the children engage in playful banter, their personality traits are brought to life—there's the mischievous Henry, the teasing Sam, and the slightly sensitive Elizabeth, who struggles with self-image amidst her lively siblings. The opening portion sets a vivid tone of camaraderie and chaos, showcasing the children's joy in devising schemes and their interactions with Miss Fosbrook, who attempts to guide their behavior with a mix of affectionate firmness and understanding. This charming initiation presents a glimpse into their world, characterized by warmth and youthful exuberance, inviting readers to join in on their adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Yonge, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary), 1823-1901
EBook No.: 3411
Published: Sep 1, 2002
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.