While Caroline Was Growing

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"While Caroline Was Growing" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Caroline, a spirited and imaginative young girl, who is navigating her childhood with a sense of adventure and curiosity. The narrative captures her interactions with her surroundings, the adults in her life, and her longing for freedom against the backdrop of societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces us to Caroline as she engages with the world around her, expressing her frustrations with school geography in a playful and rebellious manner. While she is supposed to be studying, she longs for the adventure outside her window, as the sights and sounds of spring captivate her imagination. We see her interactions with various characters, including her maid, Katy, and a boy named William Thayer, showcasing her yearning for connection and adventure. The tone is light and whimsical, setting the stage for Caroline's explorations and the friendships she will forge as she grows up. The excerpt promises a delightful exploration of childhood innocence, friendship, and the charm of everyday adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, Stephen Hope, Fox in the Stars and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2006-11-19