The Squire's Little Girl by L. T. Meade

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Author Meade, L. T., 1854-1914
Illustrator Baumer, Lewis Christopher Edward, 1870-1963
Title The Squire's Little Girl
Note Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Squire's Little Girl" by L.T. Meade is a children's novel written in the early 20th century, around the 1900s. The story follows the adventures of Phyllis Harringay, the daughter of a squire, as she navigates the joys and challenges of childhood after moving to her father's estate. The novel explores themes of friendship, childhood innocence, and the tension between social expectations and personal desires. As Phyllis begins to form friendships with the local Rectory children—Ned, Susie, Rosie, and Ralph—she experiences a taste of adventurous freedom that contrasts with the constraints often imposed by her governess, Miss Fleet. Phyllis's longing for companionship leads her to disobey Miss Fleet's strict rules, resulting in delightful escapades that include secret meetings and playful antics in the attic. However, her adventures take a serious turn when the Rectory children fall ill, leading Phyllis to confront her responsibilities and the consequences of her actions. Ultimately, the novel concludes on a hopeful note, highlighting the resilience of friendship and the importance of understanding and compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Girls -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Country life -- England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Governesses -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Only child -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 43145
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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