Miss Lochinvar: A Story for Girls: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Miss Lochinvar: A Story for Girls: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Miss Lochinvar: A Story for Girls is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Taggart, Marion Ames (1866–1945).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Miss Lochinvar: A Story for Girls" by Marion Ames Taggart is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Janet Howe, who leaves her home in a small prairie town to live with her wealthy relatives in New York City. As she navigates the complexities of her new life and the expectations of her cousins, she faces the challenges of social integration and familial dynamics, all while trying to maintain her own identity and kindness. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Graham family, who are preparing for the arrival of Janet, their cousin from the West. The family dynamics are depicted through a breakfast scene where the children express their mixed feelings about Janet's arrival. Mrs. Graham is initially unhappy about the added responsibility, while Mr. Graham insists that Janet will be a welcome addition to their household. We see Janet’s anticipation and excitement for meeting her relatives contrasted with her feelings of loneliness and uncertainty as she travels to the hustle and bustle of New York. As she arrives, her first interactions with her cousins hint at the social challenges she may face, setting the stage for her journey of self-discovery amidst new expectations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Miss Lochinvar: A Story for Girls
- Author credits: Taggart, Marion Ames (1866–1945)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
- Families -- Juvenile fiction
- New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
- Schools -- Juvenile fiction
- Teenage girls -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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