Melbourne House, Volume 2 by Susan Warner

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Author Warner, Susan, 1819-1885
Title Melbourne House, Volume 2
Note Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Karen Lofstrom and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Melbourne House, Volume 2" by Susan Warner is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around young Daisy and her experiences as she transitions between the peaceful, nurturing environment of Juanita's cottage and her lively, social life back at Melbourne House. The opening chapters set the stage for Daisy's emotional journey, reflecting her innocence and the complexity of her relationships with those around her. At the start of the novel, we see Daisy returning to Melbourne House after spending time away. The scene captures her joy and excitement at reuniting with family and friends, yet there is an undercurrent of tension as she grapples with her memories of Juanita and the love she feels for her former caretaker. Daisy is lovingly welcomed back, but the conversations around her begin to highlight a contrast between her cherished experiences at the cottage and the expectations in her current life. The initial interactions with characters such as Dr. Sandford and her family reveal her sensitivity and the struggle she faces as she navigates the complexities of childhood in a setting that is both familiar and slightly overwhelming. The narrative effectively establishes themes of belonging, change, and the innocent yet profound nature of Daisy's reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Religious life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Tableaux -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 12964
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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