The Wonder-Child: An Australian Story by Ethel Turner
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"The Wonder-Child: An Australian Story" by Ethel Turner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of the Cameron family, including the gifted young musician Challis, as they navigate the challenges of rural life in Australia, emphasizing themes of aspiration, talent, and familial love. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the Cameron family as they interact with friends on their way from school
to home. The children, Bartie, Floss, and Roly are vividly depicted with their unique personalities, showcasing the playfulness and struggles of rural Australian youth. Conversations among the children reveal their contrasting aspirations and social standings, while the narrative hints at deeper familial complexities, particularly surrounding Challis’s burgeoning music talent and the ongoing hopes of the family for a better future. Through these first scenes, readers can sense the contrasting worlds of childhood innocence and the adult struggles that lie ahead, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Turner, Ethel, 1870-1958 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932 |
| Title | The Wonder-Child: An Australian Story |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Poor -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Australia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Musicians -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Gifted children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45683 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 701 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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