Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe 1850-1943 creator Bruce, Josephine text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Hildegarde's Holiday: A Story for Girls" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book introduces readers to the lively character Hildegarde Grahame, who is filled with excitement and anticipation for her upcoming summer holiday. The story revolves around her close relationship with her friend Rose, who is recovering from an illness, and their journey to visit Cousin Wealthy in a picturesque setting. The opening portion of the novel establishes a poignant atmosphere as Hildegarde anxiously awaits news about her friend's operation at the hospital. The narrative quickly shifts from this anxious moment to a much lighter and joy-filled dynamic as Hildegarde and Rose prepare for their holiday. Their character dynamics are highlighted through their playful conversation and imaginative thinking as they explore their surroundings. As they transition to their new destination, readers are introduced to a whimsical and idyllic setting, with hints of adventure to come as the girls navigate their adventures together. Overall, this opening lays a strong foundation for a tale of friendship, personal growth, and the joys of summer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-03-13 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Family -- Juvenile fiction Girls -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24826 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24826 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133553.0 24826