TY  - BOOK
AU  - Finley,Martha
TI  - Holidays at Roselands: A Sequel to Elsie Dinsmore
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Domestic fiction
KW  - Religious fiction
KW  - Fathers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Dinsmore, Elsie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Family life -- Southern States -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Southern States -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
N1  - Release date is 2004-12-06; Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Holidays at Roselands" by Martha Finley is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a sequel to "Elsie Dinsmore" and depicts the experiences of a young girl named Elsie as she navigates various challenges and adventures during her holidays, primarily within the context of her loving relationship with her father, Mr. Dinsmore. The story emphasizes themes of family, morality, and personal growth, focusing on Elsie's efforts to be kind and honest, even when faced with difficulties.  The opening of "Holidays at Roselands" introduces us to Elsie Dinsmore, who is starting her day with a renewed spirit after a troubled night. She shares tender moments with her father, addressing her feelings of discomfort regarding a new acquaintance, Miss Stevens, as they talk about books and plans for the day. The chapter showcases Elsie's innocence and struggle with emotions while revealing her desire to maintain her father’s love and approval. As she interacts with her friends and deals with a variety of childhood complexities, including issues of trust and obedience, we get a glimpse of her character and the environment in which she lives—a loving, yet complex, family dynamic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14280
ER  -