02160cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500220014926400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035752012440038853400590163265300320169165300310172365300300175485600430178499900190182773121UtSlPG20260610134706.0mcr n260607r20241906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBlanchard, Amy Ella,d1856-192610aLittle Miss Mouse 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-03-08  a"Little Miss Mouse" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Ruth, who, along with her friend Billy, grapples with the challenges of their past and the growing affection for their guardian, Aunt Hester. The narrative weaves themes of love, loss, and resilience against the backdrop of childhood innocence and imagination.  At the start of the story, we are introduced to Ruth and Aunt Hester as they spend an afternoon working together, with Aunt Hester begrudgingly sewing and Ruth assisting her with tedious tasks. The dynamics between the characters highlight the caring yet strict nature of Miss Hester, the rebellious spirit of Ruth, and the playful and supportive friendship with Billy. Ruth's yearning for connection and the memory of her past, especially regarding her deceased mother, sets a poignant tone. Through their playful banter and everyday activities, the chapter reveals their simple yet fulfilling life while foreshadowing deeper themes of familial bonds and emotional healing. The opening lays the foundation for a heartwarming tale filled with personal growth and the quest for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: Hurst & Company, 1906  aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction  aFamily -- Juvenile fiction  aFraud -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73121  c113846d113846