TY  - BOOK
AU  - Michelson,Miriam
AU  - Lowell,Orson
TI  - The Madigans
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Sisters -- Fiction
KW  - Families -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2007-04-27; Cecilia the pharisee -- A pagan and a Puritan -- A merry, merry Zingara -- The shut-ups -- The ancestry of Irene -- The last straw -- A ready letter-writer -- "The martyrdom of man" -- Kate: a pretense -- Old Mother Gibson; Produced by V. L. Simpson and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "The Madigans" by Miriam Michelson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Madigan family, particularly focusing on the young heroine, Cecilia Morgan Madigan, nicknamed Sissy, who navigates childhood with all its complexities, including familial dynamics, rivalries, and her inner aspirations for goodness. The narrative captures the lively and chaotic essence of sibling relationships, set against the backdrop of their household in Virginia City, Nevada.  At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Sissy as she reflects on a personal promise to improve her behavior over the next month, which includes being patient with her family members. However, her intentions are soon challenged by her sister Irene's teasing, leading to a series of humorous conflicts and emotional struggles. Sissy's lofty aspirations of being a good role model are put to the test through comical encounters at school, familial obligations, and her father's brusque personality. The opening sets the stage for a vivid exploration of Sissy's character as she learns to navigate the tribulations of growing up in a lively, albeit demanding, family environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21243
ER  -