Holidays at Roselands by Martha Finley

"Holidays at Roselands" by Martha Finley is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a sequel to "Elsie Dinsmore" and depicts the experiences of a young girl named Elsie as she navigates various challenges and adventures during her holidays, primarily within the context of her loving relationship with her father, Mr. Dinsmore. The story emphasizes themes of family, morality, and personal growth, focusing on Elsie's efforts to be kind and honest, even when faced with difficulties. The opening of "Holidays at Roselands" introduces us to Elsie Dinsmore, who is starting her day with a renewed spirit after a troubled night. She shares tender moments with her father, addressing her feelings of discomfort regarding a new acquaintance, Miss Stevens, as they talk about books and plans for the day. The chapter showcases Elsie's innocence and struggle with emotions while revealing her desire to maintain her father’s love and approval. As she interacts with her friends and deals with a variety of childhood complexities, including issues of trust and obedience, we get a glimpse of her character and the environment in which she lives—a loving, yet complex, family dynamic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Title Holidays at Roselands
A Sequel to Elsie Dinsmore
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Religious fiction
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Family life -- Southern States -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Southern States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 14280
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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