Jane Lends A Hand by Shirley Watkins
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"Jane Lends A Hand" by Shirley Watkins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Lambert family and their unexpected connection to the Winkler family after receiving news of a relative's passing. The protagonist, Jane, an adventurous and spirited girl, navigates her everyday life while grappling with the changes brought on by the arrival of her cousin, Paul Winkler. The opening of the book introduces Jane
as she awakens to a chilly October morning in her family home, highlighting the contrast between her father's strict, utilitarian parenting style and her mother's more nurturing approach. We meet the lively Lambert household, where Jane’s mischievousness often puts her at odds with her parents and siblings. The narrative shifts focus when a letter from Jane’s uncle reveals that her estranged cousin, Paul, will be coming to live with them after the death of his father. The family’s mixed reactions to Paul's impending arrival set the stage for future developments. Jane, with her vivacious curiosity and desire for adventure, anticipates the new dynamics that Paul's presence will bring into her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Watkins, Shirley, 1897-1979 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jane Lends A Hand |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Artists -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Family owned business enterprises -- Succession -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Marriage customs and rites -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35593 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2011 |
| Last Update | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 490 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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