| Author |
Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
| Illustrator |
Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
| Title |
"Us," An Old Fashioned Story
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Melissa Er-Raqabi, Ted Garvin, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/)
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| Summary |
"Us," An Old Fashioned Story by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story predominantly follows two siblings, Marmaduke and Pamela, as they navigate childhood adventures and mischief under the care of their grandparents after the loss of their parents. Through their interactions and imaginative perspectives, the book explores themes of family, ethics, and the importance of honesty. The opening of the story introduces the reader to a charming household at Arbitt Lodge, where Marmaduke and Pamela, affectionately referred to as "us," seek the attention and affection of their grandparents, Grandpapa and Grandmamma. The two children, described as nearly indistinguishable in appearance and behavior, share subtle accounts of their daily lives, including their innocence, curiosity, and interactions with the adults around them. As they prepare for bed, their conversation reveals hints of childhood mischief and misunderstandings. This initial chapter sets the scene for further adventures, teasing at moral lessons while reveling in the whimsical nature of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Family life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Grandparents -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16954 |
| Release Date |
Oct 27, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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