When I Was a Little Girl by Zona Gale
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| Author | Gale, Zona, 1874-1938 |
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| Illustrator | Pelton, Agnes, 1881-1961 |
| LoC No. | 13021026 |
| Title | When I Was a Little Girl |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "When I Was a Little Girl" by Zona Gale is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the reflections and adventures of a young girl as she navigates her childhood experiences, grappling with concepts of time and the innocence of youth. The story captures the essence of childhood wonder, friendships, and the complexities of growing up. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the narrator's whimsical perspective on time and the joyous, yet perplexing, world of childhood. The narrator muses about the fleeting nature of time, recalling how it seemed to stretch and contract unpredictably in her youth. She shares vivid memories of playing with friends, the feelings of urgency and freedom associated with playtime, and striking observations about more adult concepts like bedtimes and chores that loom over a child's playful world. With a blend of nostalgia and curiosity, the narrator sets the tone for a story that seeks to bridge the innocence of childhood with the realization of its inevitable passage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Girls -- Fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Fiction |
| Subject | Play -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60457 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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