Better than Play by Mabel Quiller-Couch
"Better than Play" by Mabel Quiller-Couch is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Bella Hender, a young girl living in a cottage with her siblings and an unkind aunt, Aunt Emma. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, domestic struggles, and the search for happiness through small acts of kindness and responsibility. At the start of the novel, the Hender household is depicted as a
place filled with tension and discontent, particularly on washing days when the children feel stifled and Aunt Emma's temper flares. The chapter introduces Bella, who is burdened by the demands of her aunt and longs for happier times when her mother was alive. As she navigates her aunt's harsh treatment and the chaos of the household, Bella's love for her siblings shines through, prompting her to make sacrifices for their well-being. The chapter sets the tone for Bella's journey of finding purpose and joy in caring for her family, foreshadowing her determination to improve their home life despite the adversity they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quiller-Couch, Mabel, 1865-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Better than Play |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Lionel Sear |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Christian life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Motherless families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31836 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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