The Squire's Little Girl: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Squire's Little Girl is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Meade, L. T. (1854–1914).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Squire's Little Girl" by L.T. Meade is a children's novel written in the early 20th century, around the 1900s. The story follows the adventures of Phyllis Harringay, the daughter of a squire, as she navigates the joys and challenges of childhood after moving to her father's estate. The novel explores themes of friendship, childhood innocence, and the tension between social expectations and personal desires. As Phyllis begins to form friendships with the local Rectory children—Ned, Susie, Rosie, and Ralph—she experiences a taste of adventurous freedom that contrasts with the constraints often imposed by her governess, Miss Fleet. Phyllis's longing for companionship leads her to disobey Miss Fleet's strict rules, resulting in delightful escapades that include secret meetings and playful antics in the attic. However, her adventures take a serious turn when the Rectory children fall ill, leading Phyllis to confront her responsibilities and the consequences of her actions. Ultimately, the novel concludes on a hopeful note, highlighting the resilience of friendship and the importance of understanding and compassion.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Squire's Little Girl
- Author credits: Meade, L. T. (1854–1914)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Country life -- England -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Girls -- Juvenile fiction
- Governesses -- Juvenile fiction
- Only child -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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