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E-bok
Engelska, 201623 kr
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This carefully crafted ebook: "KATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN – Ultimate Collection: 21 Novels & 130+ Short Stories, Fairy Tales and Poems for Children (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:Rebecca of Sunnybrook Series:Rebecca of Sunnybrook FarmNew Chronicles of RebeccaThe Flag-RaisingPenelope Hamilton Series:Penelope''s English ExperiencesPenelope''s Experiences in ScotlandPenelope''s Irish ExperiencesPenelope''s PostscriptsThe Homespun Trilogy:Rose o'' the RiverThe Old Peabody PewSusanna and SueOther Novels:A Summer in a Cañon: A California StoryPolly Oliver''s Problem: A Story for GirlsThe Birds'' Christmas CarolThe Romance of a Christmas CardTimothy''s QuestMarm LisaMother Carey''s ChickensThe Diary of a Goose GirlA Cathedral CourtshipThe Story of Waitstill BaxterThe Story of PatsyShort Stories:The Village Watch-TowerTom O'' the Blueb''ry PlainsThe Nooning TreeThe Fore-Room RugA Village StradivariusThe Eventful Trip of the Midnight CryLadies-in-WaitingMiss Thomasina TuckerThe Turning-PointHuldah the ProphetessTwo on a TourPhilippa''s Nervous ProstrationAnthologies:The Arabian Nights: Their Best Known TalesThe Fairy RingTales of Wonder Every Child Should KnowThe Talking Beasts: A Book of Fable WisdomThe Story Hour: A Book for the Home and the KindergartenGolden Numbers: A Book of Verse for YouthThe Posy Ring: A Book of Verse for ChildrenPinafore PalaceOther Works:The Girl and the Kingdom: Learning to TeachThe Republic of Childhood: Froebel''s GiftsChildren''s Rights: A Book of Nursery LogicBluebeard: A Musical FantasyThe Girl Scouts: A Training School for WomanhoodKate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) was an American educator and author of children''s stories, most notably the classic children''s novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor.
E-bok
Engelska, 201623 kr
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This carefully crafted ebook: "HOMESPUN TALES TRILOGY: Rose o'' the River, The Old Peabody Pew & Susanna and Sue (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Rose o'' the River tells the story of Rose Wiley, the prettiest girl in her little Maine village, who is the center of a typical circle of small town admirers, dangling them all but laying most carefully the chosen suitor Stephen Waterman. They become engaged, but she has doubts about farm life, having dreams of tasting city glamour, so when a neighbor''s city-dwelling nephew begins paying his attentions to her she is drawn away from Stephen.The Old Peabody Pew is a charming Christmas story of the Dorcas Society in a small Maine town. This is a society, formed from the women in the community, for the purpose of renovating their church building. Just before Christmas they are putting on the finishing touches; laying new carpet, washing the pews and mending the cushions.Susanna and Sue is the tale of Susanna Hathaway, who runs with her daughter from a bad marriage, to live in a 19th century Shaker village. Though her husband was not an abusive man, he was a shallow and thick and Susanna has had enough. She goes to live and work with Shakers and they encourage her to renounce the outside world and join their idyllic community.Shakers are portrayed as strict and eccentric religious community, their ideals are described and their virtues touted as Susanna struggles to decide her next move.Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) was an American educator and author of children''s stories, most notably the classic children''s novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). Kate Wiggin devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor.
E-bok
Engelska, 201723 kr
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In ''The Greatest Works of Kate Douglas Wiggin (Illustrated Edition)'', the reader is treated to a collection of literary gems that showcase the author''s exceptional talent in storytelling and character development. Kate Douglas Wiggin''s works are renowned for their heartwarming and insightful portrayals of human nature, often with a focus on children and their experiences. This illustrated edition brings to life the vivid imagery and charm of Wiggin''s writing, making it a delightful and engaging reading experience. With a style that blends realism with sentimentality, Wiggin''s works continue to resonate with readers of all ages. This collection includes some of her most beloved works, such as ''Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm'' and ''The Birds'' Christmas Carol'', ensuring a diverse range of themes and emotions for the reader to explore. The book is a testament to Wiggin''s enduring legacy as a masterful storyteller, solidifying her place in the literary canon. Fans of classic literature and captivating narratives will thoroughly enjoy immersing themselves in the works of Kate Douglas Wiggin.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works'' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work''s strengths.- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author''s overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection''s central themes.