"Carrots:" Just a Little Boy by Mrs. Molesworth
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"Carrots: Just a Little Boy" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Fabian, nicknamed "Carrots," who is the youngest in a family of six siblings. His adventures and relationships are explored, particularly the bond with his older sister Floss, as they navigate the trials and joys of childhood within their family context. The opening of the book introduces
Carrots as he is welcomed into the world by his family, particularly through the eyes of his sister Floss, who eagerly embraces her new role as a big sister. Floss’s affection for Carrots is evident as she takes on a nurturing role, while the other siblings react with a mixture of curiosity and indifference towards the newcomer. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for Carrots' experiences as he grows from a baby into childhood, showcasing his innocent perspective on life, his interactions with family, and hints of his mischievous nature through various plans and adventures. The tone balances sweetness and realism, capturing the simplicity and complexity of early childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
| Title | "Carrots:" Just a Little Boy |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau, Constantia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33544 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33544-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 684 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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