Bessie and Her Friends by Joanna H. Mathews

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Author Mathews, Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe), 1849-1901
Title Bessie and Her Friends
Note Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel, Matthias Grammel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary "Bessie and Her Friends" by Joanna H. Mathews is a children's fiction work written in the late 19th century. The book introduces readers to the life of young Bessie and her interactions with her friends, exploring themes of kindness, family struggles, and community support. The initial focus is on the Richards family, particularly on little Jennie, who takes on significant responsibilities at home due to her mother's illness and her brother Willie's impending blindness. The opening of the story sets the stage with a poignant glimpse into the Richards household, capturing a moment where young Jennie eagerly awaits her father's return. The family dynamic is illustrated through Jennie's efforts to keep the home tidy, the mother's frail state, and Willie's quiet suffering. Meanwhile, Sergeant Richards, their father, is depicted as a caring and loving parent who brings joy to his children despite their hardships. The narrative emphasizes the importance of love, care, and friendship, setting a hopeful tone as the characters navigate their challenges together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Charity -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sick -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Police -- Family relationships -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 46762
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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