The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Or, There's No Place Like Home: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Or, There's No Place Like Home: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Or, There's No Place Like Home is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Douglas, Amanda M. (1831–1916).
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"The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Or, There's No Place Like Home" by Amanda M. Douglas is a children’s fiction novel written in the late 19th century. This heartwarming story centers around the life and experiences of Granny Kenneth and her six orphaned grandchildren as they navigate challenges of poverty, love, and family life. The narrative unfolds in a delightful, whimsical manner, drawing inspiration from the traditional nursery rhyme about the old woman who lived in a shoe. The opening of the book introduces us to the lively household of Granny Kenneth and her grandchildren, primarily through the characters Hal, Joe, Flossy, and their younger siblings. The children engage in playful banter, daydream about adventures, and reflect on their struggles as orphans. Joe, in particular, declares a humorous realization that they resemble the children from the nursery rhyme, leading to a lighthearted exploration of their life in a dilapidated house they refer to as a 'shoe.' As they prepare for their grandmother’s return from work, the children's distinct personalities emerge, illustrating both the joys and hardships they face together, setting the stage for a story rich in themes of resilience and familial love.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Or, There's No Place Like Home
- Author credits: Douglas, Amanda M. (1831–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Fortune -- Juvenile fiction
- Fourth of July -- Juvenile fiction
- Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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