Lawrence, Josephine 1897?-1978 creator Gooch, Thelma 1895-1973 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Rosemary" by Josephine Lawrence is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on a twelve-year-old girl named Rosemary Willis and her two younger sisters, Sarah and Shirley, as they navigate life after their mother falls ill. The novel explores themes of family responsibilities, childhood innocence, and the trials of growing up, set against the backdrop of a quiet suburban life. The opening of the book introduces us to the Willis household as the young sisters anxiously await news about their mother's health. Rosemary is depicted as caring and optimistic, despite her worries, and we see her taking on adult responsibilities in the absence of her mother. The arrival of Dr. Hugh Willis, Rosemary's brother, signals a shift as he takes charge of the family. Through the sisters' interactions and their individual personalities, we glimpse the dynamics of family life and the challenges that lie ahead, suggesting a heartwarming journey of growth and resilience for Rosemary and her siblings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-02-19 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Schools -- Juvenile fiction Family -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified 22017728 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20620 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20620 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133457.0 20620