| Author |
Sangster, Margaret Elizabeth Munson, 1838-1912 |
| Title |
Five Happy Weeks
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Five Happy Weeks" by Margaret Elizabeth Munson Sangster is a children's narrative written in the late 19th century. This charming book delves into the adventures of young children as they navigate the joys and challenges of life while their mother seeks recuperation. The story captures a family’s journey filled with lessons on kindness, love, and the importance of finding happiness amidst adversity. The plot centers around the Evans children—Johnnie, Mabel, and Edith—who, after their mother falls ill, accompany her on a journey to recover her health. They are temporarily placed in the care of their Aunt Maria, where they discover the beauty of nature and the importance of generosity as they throw a picnic for children from a less fortunate neighborhood. Throughout their time with Aunt Maria, the children engage in various activities that highlight friendship, compassion, and the use of love to overcome difficulties. As the weeks progress, Edith and her siblings learn not only to support one another but also the value of lifting others' spirits, ultimately leading to a heartwarming reunion with their mother. The story resonates with themes of familial love and the enduring power of a positive outlook in the face of life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Sunday school literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17126 |
| Release Date |
Nov 21, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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