The Blissylvania Post-Office by Marion Ames Taggart
"The Blissylvania Post-Office" by Marion Ames Taggart is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of four spirited children—Jack, Margery, Trix, and Amy—as they form a club and establish a playful post-office in an old tree. This charming setting serves as the backdrop for their adventures, imaginative interactions, and the development of their friendships, all intertwined with the presence of a kind and gentle honorary
member, Miss Isabel. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a rainy day that has left the characters feeling somewhat dreary. Jack engages in mischievous behavior, while the other children, particularly Margery, express the desire for a more meaningful activity. This leads to Margery’s brilliant idea of creating a club that would facilitate letter writing among friends, thus sparking excitement and enthusiasm among them. The beginning of the book sets a lighthearted tone and hints at themes of friendship, imagination, and the innocence of childhood adventures, promising a delightful read for those who enjoy nostalgic tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Taggart, Marion Ames, 1866-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Blissylvania Post-Office |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Beth Baran, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cheerfulness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Letter writing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48552 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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