Elsie's children by Martha Finley

"Elsie's Children" by Martha Finley is a family novel written during the late 19th century. As a sequel to "Elsie's Motherhood," this work continues the life of its protagonist, Elsie, showcasing her experiences as a mother to her children. The story delves into themes of love, family dynamics, and the moral upbringing of children, highlighting the joys and challenges of motherhood. The opening of "Elsie's Children" introduces a lively scene in the nursery of Viamede, where the Travilla children are excitedly anticipating a visit from their mother. Amid the playful atmosphere, Mammy arrives with a new baby, causing a flurry of curiosity and joy among the children, although they soon learn their beloved mother is unwell. Mr. Travilla's arrival brings reassurance, and their collective delight over the new baby, whose name is ultimately decided to be Lily, contrasts with the concern regarding Elsie's health. This beginning effectively sets the tone for the book, blending familial affection with a hint of challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Title Elsie's children
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Religious fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 14875
Release Date
Last Update Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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