Bouncing Bet by Joslyn Gray
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"Bouncing Bet" by Joslyn Gray is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Betty Pogany, a large and awkward girl often called "Bouncing Bet," exploring themes of self-acceptance and friendship. The narrative highlights her relationship with her companion, Tommy Finnemore, as they navigate the challenges of growing up and societal perceptions of physical appearance. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Tommy, a country
lad who enjoys magic and visits Mr. Meadowcroft, a gentleman living with his sister in a large house in South Paulding. Their conversation reveals Tommy's fondness for a girl named Betty, who, despite being talented, is self-conscious about her size and has been teased throughout her life. Tommy describes Betty's struggles with her physicality, emphasizing her experience in school and the nickname "Bouncing Bet." As the chapter unfolds, it becomes clear that the story will delve into themes of acceptance and personal growth through Betty's friendships and the judgments they face from those around them. The setup introduces a strong emotional core that promises to resonate with readers who appreciate character-driven narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gray, Joslyn, 1876?- |
|---|---|
| Title | Bouncing Bet |
| Original Publication | United States: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1921. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (The New York Public Library's Digital Collections) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | People with disabilities -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Girls -- Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Blind children -- Fiction |
| Subject | Blind children -- Education -- Fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70745 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70745-7 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 428 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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