Barbara Hale: A Doctor's Daughter: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Barbara Hale: A Doctor's Daughter: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Barbara Hale: A Doctor's Daughter is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Garis, Lilian (1873–1954).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Barbara Hale: A Doctor's Daughter" by Lilian Garis is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story is centered around Barbara Hale, a young girl navigating her life as the daughter of a bacteriologist while interacting with her peers in a seaside summer setting. The book explores themes of social class differences, personal identity, and the complexities of young friendships, particularly how Barbara's circumstances shape her relationships. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Barbara Hale, who is the subject of much curiosity and discussion among her more affluent peers, Cara, Louise, and Esther. The girls are preparing for a house party that Cara is hosting and express their desire to invite Barbara, whom they see as different and perhaps intimidating due to her intellect and her close relationship with her father. As anticipation builds, we see Barbara's struggles with her self-image and her father's expectations, all while dealing with the complexities of teenage friendships. With the backdrop of summer fun at the beach, the narrative sets the stage for an exploration of social dynamics, personal aspirations, and youthful insecurities.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Barbara Hale: A Doctor's Daughter
- Author credits: Garis, Lilian (1873–1954)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Girls -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
- Hale, Barbara (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
- Social classes -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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