My New Home by Mrs. Molesworth
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"My New Home" by Mrs. Molesworth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on a young girl named Helena, who lives with her grandmother in a modest cottage called Windy Gap, after being orphaned as a baby. The narrative captures their loving relationship and the challenges they face living in poverty, highlighting themes of family, friendship, and the innocence of childhood. At the start of the story,
we are introduced to Helena, who reflects on her life with her grandmother after losing her parents. She describes their cozy but simple home, their close-knit bond, and how her grandmother compensates for her lack of siblings and a mother. The beginning sets a warm tone, filled with nostalgia and the joys of childhood, as Helena fondly recalls the love and care from her grandmamma amidst their struggles. This initial glimpse into their lives establishes the foundation for the exploration of friendships and encounters that await Helena as she grows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940 |
| LoC No. | 12036911 |
| Title | My New Home |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Annie McGuire, Lindy Walsh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Grandparent and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26310 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 342 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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