The House in Town by Susan Warner

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Author Warner, Susan, 1819-1885
Title The House in Town
Note Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by Daniel Fromont. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "The House in Town" by Susan Warner is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a sequel to "Opportunities" and continues the exploration of themes surrounding family relationships, personal growth, and social morality. The story primarily follows the characters Matilda and Norton, who navigate their new life arrangements after Matilda is taken in by Mrs. Laval, marking a significant shift in her circumstances. The opening of the book introduces us to Matilda and Norton, siblings adjusting to their evolving relationship and their new life together. Matilda joyfully shares the news that she will be staying with Norton's family, leading to a heartfelt exchange where they discuss the dynamics of their new home. The scene is set in the comforting parsonage, where simple, joyful moments—like making tea and preparing toast for Mr. Richmond—highlight the warmth of their bond. However, as they settle into their new lives, themes of duty, identity, and the complexities of social classes emerge through their conversations and interactions with Mr. Richmond, setting the stage for deeper exploration of their feelings and moral responsibilities throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 30148
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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