Bessie Bradford's Prize by Joanna H. Mathews
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"Bessie Bradford's Prize" by Joanna H. Mathews is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a world where camaraderie among children is juxtaposed with the burdens they bear from their communities and families. Central to the narrative are young girls like Bessie Bradford and her companions, who navigate their relationships and personal challenges against a backdrop of social dynamics that reflect the values and pressures of
their time. The opening of the book introduces various characters including Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. Granby, and the Richards family, setting a scene filled with familial interactions and community ties. A notable event discussed is the heroism of a girl named Lena, who has recently recovered from severe burns sustained while saving her siblings. Within this setting, tensions arise as personal grievances and expectations thread through the children's lives, particularly regarding Gracie Howard and her complicated relationship with Lena. As the narrative progresses, the dilemmas of friendship, jealousy, and personal growth emerge, hinting at deeper themes to be explored throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mathews, Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe), 1849-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bessie Bradford's Prize |
| Credits | Produced by Branko Collin, Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sisters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Police -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Theft -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Letters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Prizes (Property captured at sea) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6569 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06569-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 384 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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