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Title: Sweet Content
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Sweet Content" by Mrs. Molesworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Constantia, affectionately called Connie, who has grown up as the only child in her family following the tragic deaths of her siblings. As she navigates her seemingly idyllic but complacent life, Connie's journey explores themes of innocence, grief, and the transition to recognizing the complexities of relationships and social status, particularly in light of new companions who come into her life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Connie, who reflects on her past and her pet name "Sweet Content," given by her doting parents. Through her eyes, we learn about the heartbreaking loss of her siblings to scarlet fever, a tragedy that has shaped her upbringing. As the narrative unfolds, we see Connie's self-centeredness and her ignorance of her parents' struggles, setting the stage for conflicts and character growth as new neighbors, the Whyte family, are introduced. Their arrival promises to bring change and challenge Connie's perception of herself and her world, hinting at the deeper emotional journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921
Illustrator: Rainey, W. (William), 1852-1936
EBook No.: 43112
Published: Jul 6, 2013
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Weddings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Sweet Content
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Sweet Content" by Mrs. Molesworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Constantia, affectionately called Connie, who has grown up as the only child in her family following the tragic deaths of her siblings. As she navigates her seemingly idyllic but complacent life, Connie's journey explores themes of innocence, grief, and the transition to recognizing the complexities of relationships and social status, particularly in light of new companions who come into her life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Connie, who reflects on her past and her pet name "Sweet Content," given by her doting parents. Through her eyes, we learn about the heartbreaking loss of her siblings to scarlet fever, a tragedy that has shaped her upbringing. As the narrative unfolds, we see Connie's self-centeredness and her ignorance of her parents' struggles, setting the stage for conflicts and character growth as new neighbors, the Whyte family, are introduced. Their arrival promises to bring change and challenge Connie's perception of herself and her world, hinting at the deeper emotional journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921
Illustrator: Rainey, W. (William), 1852-1936
EBook No.: 43112
Published: Jul 6, 2013
Downloads: 113
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Weddings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.