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Habberton, John
1842
1921
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Trif and Trixy
A story of a dreadfully delightful little girl and her adoring and tormented parents, relations, and friends
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"Trif and Trixy" by John Habberton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the delightful escapades of Trixy, a precocious seven-year-old girl, and her mother Trif, who navigates the challenges of parenthood amid Trixy's endearing antics. The narrative delves into the dynamics of family interactions, childhood innocence, and the various relationships that form around Trixy, who is often described as a "dreadfully delightful" character. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Trixy, who has recently turned seven, but her family continues to refer to her as the "baby." Her mother, Trif, is described as both proud and loving, handling her daughter's lively and unfiltered nature with a mixture of affection and exasperation. The opening chapters set up various family dynamics, including Trif's sister Fenie's infatuation with young men and the comedic situations arising from Trixy's candid observations and misunderstandings. Through Trixy's interactions with her family and the adult world around her, the reader gets a glimpse of the humor and warmth that characterize Habberton's storytelling, establishing a tone that suggests both lightheartedness and deeper explorations of relationships as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Category: Humour
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
Category: Parenthood & Family Relations
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