02441cam a22003613u 4500 75332 UtSlPG 20260610134737.0 m cr n 260607r20251906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Le Feuvre, Amy, 1861-1929 Christina and the boys Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-10 "Christina and the Boys" by Amy Le Feuvre is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young girl named Christina, who, after the return of her father from abroad, must confront the arrival of a new stepmother and the complexities of her changing family life. As she navigates these challenges, Christina struggles with her fears and self-image, particularly in relation to her family motto, "Fear dwells not here." At the start of the novel, Christina is depicted as a sensitive and imaginative eight-year-old who has grown up largely isolated from the world outside her nurseries. Her newfound access to her father's library opens up a world of stories and heroes, igniting her desire for bravery in the face of adversity. The opening chapters introduce Christina's internal conflicts about courage and cowardice, especially as she anticipates her father's return with a new wife and potentially a new brother. Through interactions with her old nurse and new acquaintances—like her friend Dawn—Christina's adventures and experiences are infused with themes of friendship, loyalty, and the quest for self-discovery. The narrative explores how she copes with her fears and ultimately confronts the idea of what it means to be brave. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1906 Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction England -- Juvenile fiction Courage -- Juvenile fiction Stepfamilies -- Juvenile fiction Cowardice -- Juvenile fiction Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75332 116057 116057