Stokely, Edith Keeley creator McNeely, Marian Hurd 1877-1930 Copeland, Charles 1858-1929 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Miss Billy: A Neighborhood Story" by Edith Keeley Stokely and Marian Kent Hurd is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a spirited young girl named Miss Billy, who finds herself navigating the ups and downs of her family's relocation to Cherry Street. The narrative captures the essence of community life, family relationships, and the spirited optimism of youth against a backdrop of socio-economic challenges. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the setting of Cherry Street, which is described as a worn-out neighborhood filled with quirky characters and challenges. We meet Mrs. Casey, a determined mother wrestling with their landlord, Mr. Schultzsky, over the condition of her home—an embodiment of the struggles faced by the residents. Amidst these tensions, the narrative shifts to Miss Billy's cheerful mornings and her whimsical plans, such as preparing her garden and connecting with neighbors. Her family dynamic, including her brother and sister, hints at both humor and friction, setting the stage for a tale filled with heart and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-10-14 Produced by Emmy, MFR, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive). This project is dedicated with love to Emmy's memory. Original publication data not identified New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Families of clergy -- Fiction Neighborhoods -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 05010918 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60495 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60495 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134408.0 60495