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The four Corners

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926
Contributor:
Smith, Wuanita, 1866-1959
Series:
The Corner series
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"The Four Corners" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of four lively sisters-Nan, Mary Lee, Jack, and Jean-who navigate the challenges of childhood and family dynamics in a quaint setting at the foot of Virginia's blue mountains. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to their various interactions with family and the whimsical adventures they embark upon together. At the start of the novel, we meet Nan, the eldest sister, as she grapples with her desire to compose music and her longing for a piano of her own. The story paints a vivid picture of the family household, including the endearing yet chaotic atmosphere created by the sisters and their interactions with their supportive aunt, Sarah. As the sisters explore their world, the narrative teems with themes of creativity, sibling rivalry, and the unbreakable bonds of family ties amidst their everyday lives. Blanchard's writing offers a nostalgic view of childhood, invoking a sense of whimsy and heartfelt moments that resonate well with readers of all ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
E-text prepared by Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Notes:
Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Release date is 2014-05-06

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