The Oriel Window by Mrs. Molesworth
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About this eBook
| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
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| Illustrator | Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940 |
| Title | The Oriel Window |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive. |
| Summary | "The Oriel Window" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Ferdy Ross, who is celebrating his ninth birthday when an unfortunate accident changes everything. The narrative explores themes of family, resilience, and the journey of recovery, particularly through the perspective of siblings as Ferdy navigates the challenges brought on by his injury. The opening portion of the book introduces Ferdy as an exceptionally happy young boy, excitedly anticipating his birthday celebrations. We learn about his close relationship with his sister, Chrissie, as they exchange presents and share playful conversation. However, as the day unfolds, a tragic accident occurs when Ferdy falls from his new pony, resulting in a serious injury that shifts the tone from joyful celebration to a poignant story of healing and emotional support. The siblings' deep bond and contrasting personalities begin to play a crucial role in navigating the uncertainties that come with Ferdy’s condition, setting the stage for their growth and development throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Birthdays -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Accidents -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Invalids -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's accidents -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wood-carving -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39812 |
| Release Date | May 27, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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