02410cam a22003253u 4500 38922 UtSlPG 20260610133906.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Warner, Susan, 1819-1885 Pine Needles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-18 Produced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Pine Needles" by Susan Warner and Louis Harms is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds primarily around the experiences of the Franklin and Candlish families at Mosswood, as they navigate the joys of friendship and the beauty of nature, intertwined with deeper themes of faith and heroism. The book appears to explore both ordinary familial interactions and significant moral questions reflecting on Christian values, suggesting a thoughtful examination of personal growth and the impact of relationships. The opening of the story sets the stage for the reuniting of the Franklin and Candlish families at Mosswood, introducing characters like Maggie, Meredith, Flora, and Esther. As they prepare for a day in the woods, the excitement among the children builds, particularly around their plans for a picnic and their desire to invite their Uncle Eden, highlighting themes of joy and youthful adventure. During their outing, Meredith engages with a missionary story from a German pastor, hinting at deeper discussions about morality, faith, and cultural history. This premise creates a rich tapestry of both light-hearted moments and thoughtful reflections, especially regarding the characters' appreciation of their environment and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Families -- Juvenile fiction Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Juvenile fiction Harms, Louis, 1808-1865 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38922 79761 79761