Miss Prudence: A Story of Two Girls' Lives. by Mrs. Nathaniel Conklin

"Miss Prudence: A Story of Two Girls' Lives" by Jennie M. Drinkwater is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of two young girls, Marjorie West and her friend Linnet, as they navigate their childhood experiences, self-discovery, and the complexities of growing up. The narrative delves into themes of identity, spirituality, and the influence of adults in their lives, with Miss Prudence being a significant character who embodies wisdom and guidance. The opening of the novel introduces Marjorie, an imaginative and thoughtful eleven-year-old who struggles with self-doubt and the pressures of her school life. As she faces punishment for neglecting her studies in favor of reading, the narrative captures her internal conflict and the warmth of her friendships. The relationship between Marjorie and Hollis Rheid, a boy from her school, resonates with innocent admiration and budding affection. This initial portrayal sets the stage for a story rich with emotional nuances and the exploration of moral and ethical questions as the characters grow and mature in their understanding of the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Conklin, Nathaniel, Mrs., 1841-1900
Title Miss Prudence: A Story of Two Girls' Lives.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Christian life -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 10322
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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