Little Maid Marian by Amy Ella Blanchard
"Little Maid Marian" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young girl named Marian Otway, who is navigating childhood challenges while living with her grandparents. As she experiences the tension between her deep-rooted faith and the innocent longings of a child, Marian embarks on adventures that showcase her relationships with friends, family, and the new teacher, Miss Dorothy Robbins. At
the start of the story, we are introduced to Marian as she engages in a quiet moment watching her cats eat, reflecting on her own struggles with faith and longing. After listening to her grandparents discuss the power of belief, Marian tests her faith by attempting to command a mountain to move, only to feel disappointment when it remains unmoved. This existential moment is quickly followed by her interactions with Mrs. Hunt, an understanding neighbor who provides wisdom and warmth. The narrative unfolds to reveal Marian's excitement about her new school and teacher, prompting her transformation from a contemplative child to a more engaged participant in her own life, setting the foundation for her further adventures and friendships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title | Little Maid Marian |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, Audrey Longhurst and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19988 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 123 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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