02935cam a22004213u 4500 17497 UtSlPG 20260610133417.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931 Ole Mammy's Torment Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Images of the original pages are available through the Electronic Text Collection of the Kentuckiana Digital Library at http://kdl.kyvl.org/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=kyetexts;cc=kyetexts;xc=1&idno=B92-247-31689486 Release date is 2006-01-12 E-text prepared by David Garcia, Christine D., and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/) from page images generously made available by the Kentuckiana Digital Library "Ole Mammy's Torment" by Annie F. Johnston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a spirited young boy named John Jay Hickman and his relationships with his family, particularly his grandmother, Sheba, and his mischievous antics with his siblings. The narrative paints a vivid picture of life in the rural South, capturing both the joys and challenges faced by the African American community during this period. The opening of the book introduces readers to the lively household dynamics of John Jay and his siblings living with their grandmother. We witness the tumultuous yet humorous interactions between John Jay and his "Mammy," characterized by his boyish mischief and her loving yet stern discipline. The scene vividly illustrates the chaos of a typical morning, where the innocent antics of the children often lead to trouble, especially for John Jay, who is portrayed as both adventurous and a bit cheeky. The warmth of familial bonds, cultural nuances, and the struggles of the characters against their humble beginnings create a rich and engaging backdrop for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Orphans -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Uncles -- Juvenile fiction African Americans -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Grandparents as parents -- Juvenile fiction Clergy -- Juvenile fiction Johnston, Mary G., 1872- Sacker, Amy M. (Amy Maria), 1872-1965 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17497 58883 58883