02114cam a22003133u 4500 75471 UtSlPG 20260610134739.0 m cr n 260607r20251873utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 2016661092 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Guernsey, Lucy Ellen, 1826-1899 Rhoda's education 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 2025-02-26 "Rhoda's Education; or, Too Much of a Good Thing" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Rhoda Bowers, who is an orphan adopted into a family that begins to show coldness and distance after the arrival of a new baby. As Rhoda navigates school and her relationships, she experiences the struggles of growing up, an education, and feelings of abandonment. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Rhoda, who is busy crafting clothing for her newborn brother, reflecting her caring nature and desire to contribute to her family. Through encounters with her mother and insights into her background—growing up in an orphanage—we learn about Rhoda's responsibilities and aspirations for education. The opening chapters illuminate her complex feelings about family dynamics, particularly as her parents' attention shifts to the new baby. As she prepares to visit her Aunt Hannah, we sense her yearning for knowledge and connection, setting the stage for the conflicts and challenges she will face regarding her identity and place within her adoptive family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, 1873 Sunday school literature Girls -- Education -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75471 116196 116196