Penelope and the Others: Story of Five Country Children by Amy Walton
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"Penelope and the Others: Story of Five Country Children" by Amy Walton is a children's novel written towards the end of the 19th century. This story continues the adventures of Penelope Hawthorne and her siblings as they navigate the challenges of childhood in the English countryside, surrounded by friends and family. The main character, Penelope, is depicted as thoughtful and imaginative, hatching plans to provide happiness for others, particularly her godmother, Miss
Unity. The opening of the story introduces readers to Penelope, who is devising a plan to replace a damaged china mandarin for her beloved godmother. The narrative captures her determination and the challenges she faces, including persuading her siblings to contribute to the plan. Readers witness the dynamics between the Hawthorne children, their playful and sometimes competitive nature, and the innocence of childhood as they engage with their surroundings and each other. The story sets the stage for themes of sacrifice, sibling relationships, and the ups and downs of their adventures in a delightful rural setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walton, Amy, 1848-1899 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940 |
| Title | Penelope and the Others: Story of Five Country Children |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Physicians -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Museums -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21231 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21231-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 630 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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