The Hawthorns by Amy Walton
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"The Hawthorns" by Amy Walton is a children’s novel written in the late Victorian era. It centers around a group of young siblings living at Easney Vicarage, where their imaginative adventures and life lessons unfold against a pastoral backdrop. The story primarily features Penelope (Pennie), Ambrose, Nancy, David, and their baby sister, Dickie, as they navigate their daily lives filled with curiosity, play, and familial bonds. The beginning of "The Hawthorns" introduces
us to the five Hawthorn children, each with distinct characteristics and personalities, as they engage in the simple pleasures of their countryside home and the vivid adventures they weave from their surroundings. At the heart of the opening chapters, we witness their camaraderie and creative play in places like the nursery, the Wilderness garden, and even the mysterious garret of the vicarage. Pennie, the oldest, is particularly imaginative, captivating her siblings with fantastical tales, while Ambrose grapples with his fears and learns about bravery through a series of small actual challenges. The siblings' interactions with their environment, including their pet animals and seasonal activities, set the stage for the themes of childhood wonder and the importance of family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walton, Amy, 1848-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Hawthorns A Story about Children |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Circus -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21232 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21232-6 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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