Sarah Chauncey Woolsey, che scriveva con lo pseudonimo di Susan Coolidge, fu un'autrice americana celebrata per le sue classiche narrazioni per bambini. La sua opera più famosa trae ispirazione dalla sua stessa vita familiare, catturando l'essenza dell'infanzia e delle relazioni familiari. Attraverso le sue storie, offre una rappresentazione realistica della vita domestica e dell'educazione del XIX secolo. Woolsey contribuì anche alla conservazione letteraria curando la corrispondenza e i diari di altre scrittrici, gettando luce sulle loro vite e opere.
Set in a picturesque valley, this novel explores themes of family, love, and personal growth through the lives of its vibrant characters. The story follows the journey of a young girl as she navigates the complexities of relationships and the challenges of rural life. Richly detailed, it captures the beauty of nature and the bonds that tie people together, offering a heartfelt narrative that resonates with readers seeking both adventure and introspection.
In the High Valley - Belongs to What Katy Did series and narrates the story of the cousins from Britain, Lionel and Imogen, on a visit to their American counterparts. Clover, Katy Carr's sister, is now happily married. She is at her wits end with Imogen's prejudices and Katy makes a comeback. "Curly Locks" - is an additional short story which shows Dr. Carr, the father of Katy and Clover, with one of his little patients. Susan Coolidge, pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey (1835-1905), was an American children's author who is best known for her Katy Carr Series. The fictional Carr family of this series was modeled after Woolsey's own family and the protagonist Katy Carr was inspired by Woolsey herself; while the brothers and sisters "Little Carrs" were modeled on her four younger siblings.
The 1854 seven-volume edition of journals and correspondence by the author Fanny Burney (1752-1840), spanning the period 1778-1840.
This representative selection from R. W. Chapman's collected edition of Jane Austen's letters contains about one-third of the surviving letters and forms a delightful introduction to Jane Austne's world. The charm of the letters lies in their content, which unfolds a family saga over different gnereations: births, marriages, and deaths, family tensions, and even the occassional whiff of scandal. Jane Austen wrote most of her letters to her sister Cassandra and to other intimate friends, without a thought for prosperity. Thus they provide a moving, unaffected record of the experiences, frustrations, and pleasures familiar to many women of her day, which Austen illuminates with flashes of characteristic wit.
Katy Carr is the longest girl that was ever seen. She is all legs and elbows, and angles and joints. She tears her dress every day, hates sewing and doesn't care about being called 'good'. Her head is full of schemes and one day she plans to do something important. But a great deal is to happen to Katy before that time comes.
The story features nine distinct goslings, each with their own personality, as they navigate life on a farm with their mother. Through various challenges, including encounters with a mischievous cat and a storm, these young birds learn valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and teamwork. With charming illustrations and engaging prose, this classic tale has entertained generations of children and continues to do so. The book is presented as a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural significance and original charm.
Dr Carr's mind is firmly made up. Katy and her little sister Clover are to spend a whole year away at boarding school. A strange place, far from home, but on arrival the girls have an inkling that it might turn out to be rather different from their expectations. One thing is for sure, it certainly isn't going to be dull with a girl like Rose Red as an ally.
Tommy Tucker, a precocious and endearing young boy, navigates the challenges and joys of childhood in this charming novel by the beloved author of What Katy Did.
Coolidge's collection of short stories celebrates the joys and struggles of girlhood, from the mundane to the extraordinary. With richly-drawn characters and timeless themes, these tales capture the imagination of young readers and offer them inspiring role models for their own lives. This edition is perfect for anyone looking to revisit the pleasures of childhood reading.