The Wishing Moon by Louise Dutton Fillmore
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"The Wishing Moon" by Louise Elizabeth Dutton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to a young girl, Judith Devereux Randall, who navigates the complexities of childhood, social expectations, and her desire for adventure in a small town named Green River. With a backdrop of a magical May night, the narrative explores themes of friendship, identity, and the interplay between childhood innocence and the expectations of
growing up. The opening of the book sets a whimsical tone as Judith, a unique eleven-year-old girl, prepares for a night of excitement with her friends. The narrative captures her feelings of happiness and anticipation while hinting at her struggles with identity and fitting in. As she plans to hang May-baskets with her friends, Judith reflects on her distinctions from other children, pointedly noting that she's been labeled different due to her upbringing and social status. Her adventure begins as she interacts with her best friend Willard, who teases her but is also part of the group preparing for a night filled with daring escapades. The chapter intricately weaves Judith’s thoughts, dreams, and the thrilling essence of youth while foreshadowing a deeper journey of self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fillmore, Louise Dutton, 1885-1951 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Shinn, Everett, 1876-1953 |
| Title | The Wishing Moon |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Peter Vickers, Juliet Sutherland, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | City and town life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | New England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rich people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31057 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31057-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 548 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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