'Tilda Jane: An Orphan in Search of a Home. A Story for Boys and Girls: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
'Tilda Jane: An Orphan in Search of a Home. A Story for Boys and Girls: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
'Tilda Jane: An Orphan in Search of a Home. A Story for Boys and Girls is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Saunders, Marshall (1861–1947).
Catalogue synopsis
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"'Tilda Jane: An Orphan in Search of a Home. A Story for Boys and Girls" by Marshall Saunders is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows 'Tilda Jane, a spirited little girl who has run away from an orphan asylum and is in search of a home where she can feel safe and loved. The narrative captures her adventures and misadventures as she tries to navigate a world unfamiliar to her, carrying with her both the hope and challenges that come with being an orphan. The opening of the story introduces us to 'Tilda Jane hiding in a thicket, excitedly observing the return of crows, symbolic of a new beginning. She is distinctively characterized as crafty and determined, shown through her interactions with a young man she nicknames “creamery shark.” Together, they embark on a journey, with 'Tilda planning to escape to Australia, believing there orphans are treated better than in her current home. The narrative begins to unfold 'Tilda's fears and desires, giving readers a glimpse into her character, her bond with a dog named Gippie, and her resolve to find a place where she truly belongs. As the story continues, the complexities of 'Tilda’s journey and her quest for identity and belonging will likely develop further, providing layers of both humor and poignancy.
Book and edition facts
- Title: 'Tilda Jane: An Orphan in Search of a Home. A Story for Boys and Girls
- Author credits: Saunders, Marshall (1861–1947)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction
- Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
- Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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