Hilda's Mascot: A Tale of "Maryland, My Maryland" by Mary E. Ireland
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"Hilda's Mascot: A Tale of 'Maryland, My Maryland'" by Mary E. Ireland is a children's fiction narrative written in the early 20th century. The story follows Hilda, a young girl who navigates the challenges of life with her aunt, Mrs. Ashley, and her interactions with the world around her, all while grappling with themes of family, loss, and resilience. Central to the narrative are characters like Mrs. Ashley, who embodies care and
compassion, highlighting the importance of familial bonds. The opening of the story introduces a somber and emotional journey as a man takes two children, Jerusha and Horace Flint, to an orphanage, revealing their untimely separation from their mother. The narrative immediately sets a tone of loss and uncertainty as the children face their new reality in the orphanage. Meanwhile, it hints at a deeper connection to Hilda’s life later on by exploring her relationships and the complexities of her upbringing and environment. The emotional gravity of the beginning lays the groundwork for exploring themes such as love, abandonment, and the search for belonging, making it a poignant read for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Ireland, Mary E. (Mary Eliza), 1834-1927 |
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| Title | Hilda's Mascot: A Tale of "Maryland, My Maryland" |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Maryland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40620 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40620-6 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 770 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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