The Gate of the Giant Scissors by Annie F. Johnston

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Author Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931
Illustrator Barry, Etheldred B. (Etheldred Breeze), 1870-1967
Title The Gate of the Giant Scissors
Note Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and the Online
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Summary "The Gate of the Giant Scissors" by Annie F. Johnston is a children's novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Joyce, who is living in France with her wealthy cousin, Kate. Struggling with homesickness and feeling out of place among the unfamiliar surroundings and language, Joyce's journey unfolds as she discovers the mysterious gate with giant scissors that has never been opened, as well as befriends a boy named Jules who endures hardship under a cruel caretaker. At the start of the book, Joyce is introduced sitting in a pear tree, overcome with homesickness for her family back in America. Engulfed in her longing, she reflects on cherished memories and experiences that make her feel closer to home. The narrative then shifts to her curiosity about the enigmatic gate, which seems to symbolize the boundaries between her new life and her old. Additionally, we learn about Jules, the little goatherd isolated by his caretaker's harshness, establishing a parallel to Joyce's own feelings of entrapment. This connection ignites her resolve to champion for him, suggesting that the themes of friendship, bravery, and social justice play a central role as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sick children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Homesickness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Scissors and shears -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Tours (France) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 12176
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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