02413cam a22003373u 4500 25390 UtSlPG 20260610133600.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ MacArthur, Ruth Brown, 1881- Tabitha at Ivy Hall Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-05-08 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Tabitha at Ivy Hall" by Ruth Alberta Brown is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on a spirited young girl named Tabitha Catt, who grapples with the challenges of her unusual name while longing for acceptance and friendship in her new home. As she navigates her relationships with her stern father, her kind-hearted brother Tom, and a new world of acquaintances, her journey unfolds within a backdrop of both internal and external conflicts involving identity and self-worth. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Tabitha’s fierce character, as we witness her anger towards a teasing boy and her impulsive nature in dealing with her adversaries. We learn of her father’s strictness, which complicates their relationship and culminates in her struggles with feelings of inadequacy stemming from her name. Amidst her tumultuous emotions, she devises an elaborate new identity, the long and regal "Theodora Marcella Gabrielle Julianna Victoria Emeline," highlighting her imaginative spirit and her desire for respect. This portion sets the stage for her challenges in dealing with her identity, fostering friendships, and finding her place in the world, as she ultimately seeks to break free from the burdens of being a 'Tabby Catt.' (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction Students -- Juvenile fiction Russell, Alfred https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25390 66391 66391