Author |
Gray, Joslyn, 1876?- |
Illustrator |
Boughton, Beryl |
Title |
The other Miller girl
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Original Publication |
New York: Chas. Scribners Sons, 1920.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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Summary |
"The Other Miller Girl" by Joslyn Gray is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Anna Miller, the titular "other Miller girl," who is overshadowed by her more accomplished sister, Rusty. Set against the backdrop of a small New England village, the narrative explores themes of identity, family, and the quest for personal recognition amid the expectations and memories of those around her. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Anna Miller and her life in the village, particularly her relationship with the minister, Mr. Langley, and his wife, who has been an invalid for years following the death of their daughter, Ella May. The narrative reveals Anna's observations of her sister's absence, the minister's grief, and the whispers of the villagers about her. As Anna grapples with her own identity, we see her humor and resilience come to the forefront. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Anna's character and her attempts to bridge the emotional gaps left in the lives of those around her while also discovering her own place in the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Teenage girls -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
New England -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Clergy -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Invalids -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Villages -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
73780 |
Release Date |
Jun 6, 2024 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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