Miss Mouse and Her Boys by Mrs. Molesworth

"Miss Mouse and Her Boys" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children’s novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a little girl named Rosamond, affectionately called "Miss Mouse," and her interactions with her new cousins, the boisterous Hervey boys. As the narrative unfolds, readers can expect themes of childhood exploration, family dynamics, and the challenges of fitting in. At the start of the book, we meet Rosamond as she arrives at her Aunt Mattie’s house, where she is soon introduced to her five cousins—Justin, Archie, Patrick, Hector, and Ger. Their playful—if chaotic—nature leaves her feeling somewhat overwhelmed. The boys, with their distinct personalities, engage in rough play and mischief, which Miss Mouse finds both amusing and intimidating. Observing her reactions and the dynamics among the boys serves as a gentle exploration of childhood relationships, as she navigates her new environment while dealing with the absence of her parents who are away in India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921
Illustrator Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940
Title Miss Mouse and Her Boys
Credits Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Google
Print project.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pets -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 30966
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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