While Caroline Was Growing by Josephine Daskam Bacon
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"While Caroline Was Growing" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Caroline, a spirited and imaginative young girl, who is navigating her childhood with a sense of adventure and curiosity. The narrative captures her interactions with her surroundings, the adults in her life, and her longing for freedom against the backdrop of societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces us to
Caroline as she engages with the world around her, expressing her frustrations with school geography in a playful and rebellious manner. While she is supposed to be studying, she longs for the adventure outside her window, as the sights and sounds of spring captivate her imagination. We see her interactions with various characters, including her maid, Katy, and a boy named William Thayer, showcasing her yearning for connection and adventure. The tone is light and whimsical, setting the stage for Caroline's explorations and the friendships she will forge as she grows up. The excerpt promises a delightful exploration of childhood innocence, friendship, and the charm of everyday adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961 |
|---|---|
| Title | While Caroline Was Growing |
| Credits |
Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, Stephen Hope, Fox in the Stars and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Girls -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19869 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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