02225cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450023001452640051001683000047002193360026002663370026002923380036003185000031003545080108003855201242004935340045017356530023017806530049018038560042018529990017018946360UtSlPG20260610133151.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aRay, Anna Chapin,d1865-194510aHalf a Dozen Girls 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-01  aProduced by Ralph Zimmerman, Steve Schulze, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Half a Dozen Girls" by Anna Chapin Ray is a delightful novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around a group of six girls, primarily following the adventures and mischief of Polly Adams, as they navigate their spirited childhood and the spirited dynamics of friendships amidst quaint domestic settings. This charming narrative explores themes of personal growth, conflict resolution, and the innocence of youth.   The opening of the book introduces Polly Adams, a vibrant and impetuous girl, who grapples with her feelings towards her friend Molly and her interactions with her family, particularly Aunt Jane, who represents a more traditional and staid worldview. Set during a sultry summer day, the chapter paints a vivid picture of domestic life, complete with moments of levity and conflict. Polly is portrayed as a lovable, temperamental character who promises to work on her temper while also seeking adventures with her friends. The complexities of childhood friendships are laid bare as Polly navigates between her relationships with her friends and family, setting the stage for the light-hearted yet meaningful escapades that are to follow throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChildren's stories  aGirls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6360  c48382d48382