The Windy Hill

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meigs, Cornelia, 1884-1973

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Windy Hill" by Cornelia Meigs is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows two siblings, Oliver and Janet Peyton, as they navigate a challenging visit to their cousin Jasper's home, uncovering family secrets and encountering mysterious neighbors. The story hints at themes of adventure, mystery, and family dynamics, particularly focusing on Oliver's internal struggles and desire to break free from the unease he senses around him. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Oliver Peyton, who feels a mix of irritation and curiosity about his surroundings as he walks along a dusty road in Medford Valley. The oppressive atmosphere of his cousin Jasper's new mansion, along with the changes in Jasper himself, creates a sense of unease for Oliver, who is unaware of the deeper troubles that lie ahead. As he grapples with feelings of boredom and irritation, Oliver resolves to escape but soon finds himself thrust into unexpected encounters, including meeting the Beeman, a kind-hearted neighbor, and becoming embroiled in unraveling the family tensions surrounding Jasper and Anthony Crawford. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of relationships and personal growth against the backdrop of a summer filled with adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Windy_Hill

Release date is 2008-09-05