02280cam a22003253u 4500 20314 UtSlPG 20260610133453.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Graetz, Anna Pearl and Periwinkle Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-01-08 Produced by Emmy, Fox in the Stars, Suzanne Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Pearl and Periwinkle" by Anna Graetz is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two orphaned siblings, Pearl and Periwinkle, who are taken in by their Aunt Hetty after their mother passes away. The tale explores their adjustment from a circus life to that of a more conventional upbringing in a small-town setting, highlighting themes of family, acceptance, and the healing power of love and forgiveness. The plot unfolds as the children navigate their new life with Aunt Hetty, facing her initial reluctance to embrace them due to their peculiar past. As Pearl's singing talent blossoms and Periwinkle's bravery emerges, they win the hearts of their new community, gradually breaking down the longstanding feud between their family—the Maises—and the Greys, their neighbors marked by past animosities. Key moments, such as Periwinkle's heroic act of saving a Grey child, further bridge the divide, leading to a beautiful Christmas celebration that symbolizes unity and the spirit of love that transcends old wounds. The novel ultimately delivers a heartfelt message about the significance of kindness and the bonds of family that flourish despite adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Orphans -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Aunts -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20314 61585 61585