Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 144 Maniates, Belle Kanaris Maniates, Belle K. Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tony Browne and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley" by Belle K. Maniates is a novel written in the early 20th century. This charming tale centers on a young girl named Amarilly Jenkins, who dreams of rising above her humble beginnings as a scrub girl at the Barlow Theatre. Set against the backdrop of a working-class neighborhood, the story captures Amarilly's aspirations and her encounters with family struggles, educational ambitions, and the enchanting world of the theater. The beginning of the novel introduces Amarilly as she experiences a pivotal moment while assisting with dress rehearsals at the theatre, igniting her desire to become an actress. Despite her dreams, she faces the harsh realities of her life, including the responsibilities of caring for her many siblings and her widowed mother, Mrs. Jenkins. As she navigates the challenges of her environment, including a new boarder and the need for additional income, Amarilly's determination shines through, showcasing her creativity, leadership, and unshakeable spirit amid the trials she faces. This opening portion sets the stage for a heartwarming exploration of ambition, family dynamics, and the transformative power of hope and education. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Young women -- Fiction Poor -- Fiction PS Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels Category: American Literature 346054 2025-08-04T10:45:41.746015 text/html 345875 2025-01-12T18:54:00.993517 text/html 205087 2025-08-04T10:45:49.659976 application/epub+zip 209320 2025-08-04T10:45:44.720013 application/epub+zip 202357 2025-08-04T10:45:43.577008 application/epub+zip 409448 2025-08-04T10:45:53.098965 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389839 2025-08-04T10:45:48.918973 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345194 2022-09-05T06:26:11.022792 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 301053 2025-08-04T10:45:41.209010 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300996 2020-12-27T06:45:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 300986 2020-12-27T06:45:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19218 2025-08-04T10:45:53.285975 application/rdf+xml 16812 2025-08-04T10:45:44.067989 image/jpeg 4115 2025-08-04T10:45:43.819983 image/jpeg 116806 2020-12-27T06:45:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 116771 2020-12-27T06:45:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 202243 2025-08-04T10:45:41.772080 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 en.wikipedia