Miss Minerva and William Green Hill

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Calhoun, Frances Boyd, 1867-1909

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Miss Minerva and William Green Hill" by Frances Boyd Calhoun is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Miss Minerva, a proper, unmarried woman, and her newly arrived nephew, William Green Hill, a young boy with a wild spirit. The narrative explores the challenges and humorous interactions that arise as Miss Minerva attempts to instill discipline and propriety in her nephew while he navigates his new surroundings. The opening of the book introduces us to the quirky characters with vivid dialogue that highlights the stark contrast between Miss Minerva's strict upbringing and William's carefree, mischievous nature. As William arrives at Miss Minerva's house, he reveals his colorful background and relationships with various characters from his previous life, leading to amusement and horror from his aunt. Their initial interactions set a tone of conflict and affection, indicating the evolution of their relationship as Miss Minerva grapples with her role as a guardian. The sweet yet chaotic world of William, coupled with Miss Minerva's rigid expectations, foreshadows a story filled with both humor and heartwarming moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
• Release date is 2004-02-01