A Stooke, Eleanora H. creator Pearse, Alfred 1855-1933 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Song-Bird" by Eleanora H. Stooke is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Mavis, a ten-year-old girl who navigates the challenges of separation from her mother, Mrs. Grey, as her mother prepares to embark on a lengthy nursing job in Australia. The narrative explores themes of love, resilience, and the importance of family, particularly through the bond between Mavis and her mother. The opening portion introduces us to Mavis and her mother in their modest London lodging-home as they face financial difficulties after Mrs. Grey's husband's death. Mavis is anxious about her mother's upcoming departure, feeling frightened and uncertain about the separation. As Mrs. Grey explains the situation, Mavis grapples with her emotions, displaying concern for her mother’s new patient, Miss Dawson, who is very ill. The poignant exchanges between mother and daughter highlight their deep love and bond, even as they face the prospect of being apart for an extended period. This sets the stage for Mavis's journey of growth and adaptation as she moves to live with her relatives in the countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-12-01 Originally published: London: The Religious Tract Society, 1908 Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction England -- Juvenile fiction Girls -- Juvenile fiction PZ London: The Religious Tract Society, 1908 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72274 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72274 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134654.0 72274