Jessie's Parrot by Joanna H. Mathews
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"Jessie's Parrot" by Joanna H. Mathews is a children’s novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the characters Jessie and her grandfather, as they navigate themes of friendship, charity, and the challenges of poverty. The narrative begins with Jessie facing the challenges brought on by her grandfather's illness, which ultimately leads to her selling her beloved parrot to support him. At the start of the novel, we are
introduced to Fanny, a schoolgirl who is saying goodbye to her friends as she prepares to leave to travel to Europe with her family. The chapter showcases the dynamics among her classmates, especially their discussions about a new student, Hattie, who is coming to replace her. Fanny's sensitivity and the emotional connection she shares with her friends set the stage for the bonds and rivalries that will unfold. The atmosphere of their school life, alongside the themes of jealousy, kindness, and misinterpretation among the children, hints at the narrative’s exploration of morality and community, culminating in their collective efforts to support Jessie and her grandfather. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mathews, Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe), 1849-1901 |
|---|---|
| Engraver | Felter, John D. |
| Title | Jessie's Parrot |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel, Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Parrots -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Grandparents -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Intergenerational relations -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44123 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44123-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 218 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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