02214cam a22003253u 4500 27678 UtSlPG 20260610133631.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Coolidge, Susan, 1835-1905 Nine Little Goslings 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 2008-12-31 E-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Nine Little Goslings" by Susan Coolidge is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of a family with several children, particularly focusing on a girl named Johnnie Carr, affectionately dubbed "Curly." The narrative explores themes of childhood, familial love, and the transition from youthful innocence to the complexities of growing up. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Johnnie who is recovering from an illness that has changed her demeanor and physical appearance. As she grapples with feelings of inadequacy and longing for adventure, a visitor named Miss Inches arrives, claiming a familial connection and sparking new desires in Johnnie for a life of luxury and travel. The dynamics of Johnnie's family—her affectionate siblings and caring father—are revealed, creating a rich backdrop for her internal struggles as she contemplates the allure of being "adopted" by Miss Inches and the potential abandonment of her loved ones. This opening sets the stage for the various adventures and lessons that Johnnie will encounter as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27678 68587 68587