Aunt Madge's Story by Sophie May
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"Aunt Madge's Story" by Sophie May is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the adventures and misadventures of young Margaret Parlin, affectionately known as "Madge," as she reflects on her childhood experiences, exploring themes of imagination, mischief, and the journey toward understanding truth and honesty. The narrative is playful and relatable, capturing the lively spirit of childhood through Madge's whimsical tales and interactions with her family
and friends. The opening of the story introduces us to Madge, who is engaging with her audience of children, setting the tone for a captivating series of anecdotes about her early years. We learn about her vibrant personality—restless and imaginative—often getting into trouble for her knack for storytelling and playful mischief. From her adventures of being mistaken for a boy to her encounters with imaginative characters and the consequences of her fibs, the beginning paints a vivid picture of Madge's world while establishing the underlying moral lessons she grapples with. This engaging mix of humor and life lessons makes for an appealing read for young audiences and provides a glimpse into the complexities of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | May, Sophie, 1833-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | Aunt Madge's Story |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Erica Hills 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: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Maine -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25356 |
| Release Date | May 6, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5740 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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