Young Peggy McQueen: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Young Peggy McQueen is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stables, Gordon (1840–1910).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Young Peggy McQueen" by Gordon Stables is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Peggy McQueen, a vibrant and imaginative child who is part of a troupe known as the Wandering Minstrels. The narrative seems to explore themes of innocence, the quest for beauty, and the trials that await young dreamers in a world that may not always be kind. The opening of the book introduces Peggy on a lovely May morning as she embarks on a whimsical adventure, delighting in nature while dreaming of how to enhance her beauty through the morning dew. Accompanied by her loyal bloodhound, Ralph, she seeks to practice for her performance that evening. However, her carefree moment is abruptly interrupted when two mysterious figures attempt to lure her away. In a sudden shift from joy to danger, the girl's enchanting morning transforms into a frightful encounter, setting the stage for her subsequent adventures and challenges as she navigates her whimsical yet perilous world.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Young Peggy McQueen
- Author credits: Stables, Gordon (1840–1910)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Girls -- Juvenile fiction
- Islands of the Pacific -- Juvenile fiction
- Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
- Traveling theater -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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