Azalea at Sunset Gap: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Azalea at Sunset Gap is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Peattie, Elia Wilkinson (1862–1935).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Azalea at Sunset Gap" by Elia Wilkinson Peattie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around three young girls—Azalea McBirney, Carin Carson, and Annie Laurie Pace—as they plan a summer adventure to teach school in the mountains, specifically at Sunset Gap. As they navigate their friendships and the challenges of rural life, the novel explores themes of friendship, duty, and personal growth. The opening of the novel introduces the main characters during a leisurely ride, setting a vibrant and picturesque scene characterized by blossoming dogwoods and effervescent spring air. Conversations between the girls reveal their ambitions and friendships, alongside Azalea’s background as a foster child taken in by a loving mountain family. As they discuss their plan to return to Sunset Gap to teach, the narrative moves into the adults’ perspectives regarding their safety and preparation, ultimately setting up the backdrop for their summer adventure. The opening lays the groundwork for the girls' journey not only into the mountains but into the deeper realms of their own identities and aspirations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Azalea at Sunset Gap
- Author credits: Peattie, Elia Wilkinson (1862–1935)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Blue Ridge Mountains -- Juvenile fiction
- Girls -- Juvenile fiction
- North Carolina -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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