Little Miss Joy: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Little Miss Joy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Marshall, Emma (1830–1899).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Little Miss Joy" by Emma Marshall is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the seaside town of Great Yarmouth and centers around the intertwined lives of several characters, particularly focusing on the titular character, Little Miss Joy, and her interactions with others, including a troubled mother, Patience Harrison, and her son, Jack. The themes of familial relationships, love, and the struggles of youth are likely to resonate throughout the narrative. At the start of the book, the scene is set in a quiet Great Yarmouth just before dawn as a pale woman named Patience Harrison anxiously awaits her runaway son, Jack. The narrative introduces the tension between Jack and his aunt, Miss Pinckney, who creates a difficult living situation for both Jack and his mother. As Patience worries for her son, Little Miss Joy emerges as a beacon of light, a spirited girl who brightens the lives around her, including Patience's, with her kindness and innocence. The opening portion of the novel establishes not only the setting and characters but hints at the emotional landscapes and challenges they will navigate, drawing readers in with a mix of warmth and drama.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Little Miss Joy
- Author credits: Marshall, Emma (1830–1899)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Honesty -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
- Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
- Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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