The Molesworth, Mrs. 1839-1921 creator Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie) 1862-1940 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Girls and I: A Veracious History" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story is narrated by Jack, an eleven-year-old boy, who describes his life growing up in a large family with four sisters. The book unfolds Jack's experiences and adventures, particularly focusing on the dynamics of being the only boy among his siblings. The opening of the novel introduces Jack and his family, explaining his position as the middle child amidst his sisters: Anne, Hebe, Serena, and the youngest, Maud. Jack reflects on the challenges of having to navigate life with strong-willed girls, detailing their personalities and quirks, and establishing the familial setting in London. His narrative reveals a blend of affection, frustration, and humor towards his sisters, setting the stage for a series of adventures and misadventures that explore themes of family, responsibility, and growing up. The opening establishes a cozy yet chaotic household dynamic, hinting at further escapades and lessons in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-01-18 Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project. Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction Play -- Juvenile fiction Governesses -- Juvenile fiction Diamond jewelry -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31007 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31007 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133716.0 31007