Holidays at Roselands by Martha Finley
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"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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About this eBook
| 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 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14280-7 |
| Release Date | Dec 6, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 539 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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