Jessie: or, trying to be somebody: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Jessie: or, trying to be somebody: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Jessie: or, trying to be somebody is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Aimwell, Walter (1822–1859).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Jessie; or, Trying to be Somebody" by Walter Aimwell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Jessie Hapley, a young girl navigating her way through a difficult period after her family faces a series of unfortunate events, including her father's death and her brother's imprisonment. The book focuses on themes of ambition, resilience, and the quest for a noble character, particularly in the face of adversity. At the start of the novel, we meet Jessie as she transitions to a new home in Vermont with the Page family after her own family experiences a tragic collapse. The opening sets the stage for her struggles, capturing her sense of loss and homesickness as she adapts to life in a new household. Despite these challenges, Jessie is determined to support her family and continues her education, aspiring to be a teacher. As she engages with her new community, the dynamics among the characters, including her interactions with Ronald, her neighbor, hint at both friendship and conflict, establishing an emotional foundation for the journey ahead.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Jessie: or, trying to be somebody
- Author credits: Aimwell, Walter (1822–1859)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ambition -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Farm life -- Juvenile fiction
- Schools -- Juvenile fiction
- Students -- Juvenile fiction
- Success -- Juvenile fiction
- Teachers -- Education -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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