Nancy of Paradise Cottage by Shirley Watkins

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Author Watkins, Shirley, 1897-1979
Title Nancy of Paradise Cottage
Note Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Nancy of Paradise Cottage" by Shirley Watkins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Nancy Prescott and her sister Alma as they navigate the challenges of poverty and societal expectations in their lives. Themes of ambition, personal growth, and the pursuit of happiness amid financial constraints appear to be central to the narrative, showcasing the siblings' differing outlooks on life and love. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Nancy and Alma while they’re engaged in grocery shopping, reflecting their modest, everyday lives. Nancy emerges as the practical one, determined to carve a path for herself through education and independence, while Alma revels in superficial desires, frustrated by their family's lack of wealth and social standing. The dynamics between the sisters suggest a conflict between ambition and materialism, as Nancy strives for self-sufficiency and Alma longs for glamour and social prestige. This setting sets the stage for their contrasting journeys and the complications they will face with family, relationships, and societal expectations as they start to seek their individual identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Social classes -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Finance, Personal -- Juvenile fiction
Subject First loves -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Social adjustment -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 33554
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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