Project Gutenberg 2023-08-24 Public domain in the USA. 92 Stooke, Eleanora H. Stooke, E. H. Grandfer's wonderful garden Granfer's wonderful garden $aUnited Kingdom :$bR. T. S., $c1918. "Grandfer's Wonderful Garden" by Eleanora H. Stooke is a fictional novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Billy, who is beginning a new chapter in his life after the loss of his mother and relocation to live with his grandfather in Devonshire. The themes of family, loss, and resilience are central to the narrative as Billy navigates his grief and seeks comfort in the new environment and relationships he is forming. At the start of the book, Billy is on a train journey to Exeter filled with anxiety about reuniting with his grandfather, whom he has never met. During the journey, he encounters a young soldier named Tom Turpin, who offers warmth and kindness, helping to console Billy as they discuss their families and experiences during the war. Upon reaching Exeter, Billy is greeted by his grandfather, a good-natured man who hopes to provide a loving home for him. As Billy settles into Rowley Cottage, he is introduced to new friends and a rural way of life, engaging in activities such as gardening while coming to terms with his past and the presence of his mother in his heart and memories. The beginning sets a poignant tone, illustrating the stark transitions in Billy's life while showcasing the healing power of nature and companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230821135920stooke 1918 GB Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Orphans -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Juvenile fiction Grandparent and child -- Juvenile fiction Gardening -- Juvenile fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Juvenile fiction Devon (England) -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels 145635 2025-07-28T09:46:29.452908 text/html 142650 2023-08-24T06:52:02 text/html 289753 2025-07-28T09:46:32.591911 application/epub+zip 290012 2025-07-28T09:46:30.002927 application/epub+zip 120566 2025-07-28T09:46:29.713919 application/epub+zip 354081 2025-07-28T09:46:34.405908 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341848 2025-07-28T09:46:32.118932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132088 2025-07-28T09:46:29.186927 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 132126 2023-08-24T06:52:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17836 2025-07-28T09:46:34.543881 application/rdf+xml 24117 2025-07-28T09:46:29.810956 image/jpeg 3448 2025-07-28T09:46:29.761898 image/jpeg 289681 2023-08-24T06:52:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 302102 2025-07-28T09:46:29.478940 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog