Mother Carey's Chickens by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

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Author Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
Title Mother Carey's Chickens
Credits E-text prepared by papeters, Ginny Brewer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Mother Carey's Chickens" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the Carey family, particularly the nurturing figure of Mother Carey, who embarks on a journey that leaves her children to manage their daily lives and responsibilities on their own. As they navigate their feelings of loss and the challenges of growing up, the siblings—Nancy, Gilbert, Kathleen, and their charming younger brother Peter—are affectionately referred to as “Mother Carey’s chickens,” symbolizing their bond and loyalty to one another in the absence of their mother. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the family dynamic as Mother Carey prepares for a trip to care for her ailing husband, Captain Carey. The children’s emotions are vividly portrayed as they deal with both the fear of separation and the weight of newfound responsibilities. As each child navigates their roles—Gilbert’s adventures, Nancy’s leadership, and Peter's innocent antics—the narrative elegantly sets the stage for the themes of love, sacrifice, and growth within a close-knit family facing adversity. This opening effectively establishes the warmth and depth of the characters, inviting readers to engage with their journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Families -- Fiction
Subject Mother and child -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 10540
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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