Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith (1856–1923).
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"Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters" by Kate Douglas Wiggin is a charming novel written in the early 20th century that captures the whimsical adventures of six schoolgirls. The story centers around Bell Winship and her friends who devise a plan to keep house together at Bell's family cottage during their school break. Emphasizing themes of friendship, independence, and the joys of growing up, the book offers a delightful glimpse into the lives of these young girls as they navigate the challenges and hilarities of housekeeping. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the lively atmosphere at the Wareham Female Seminary, where a group of schoolgirls is excitedly planning an experiment in independent living while their teachers anticipate a two-week vacation due to a fire that damaged their recitation hall. Bell, the protagonist, emerges as a leader with a bold idea to invite her five friends over to the cottage to experience household management without adult supervision. The excitement is palpable as they prepare for this adventure, and they eagerly divide household responsibilities, displaying their youthful enthusiasm and creativity. The opening sets the tone for a humorous and heartwarming exploration of youth, domesticity, and friendship.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters
- Author credits: Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith (1856–1923)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Cooking -- Juvenile fiction
- Housekeeping -- Juvenile fiction
- Single women -- Juvenile fiction
- Young women -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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