TY  - BOOK
AU  - Molesworth,Mrs
AU  - Brooke,L.Leslie
TI  - The Girls and I: A Veracious History
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Play -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Governesses -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Diamond jewelry -- Juvenile fiction
N1  - 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
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31007
ER  -