02476cam a22003493u 4500 39248 UtSlPG 20260610133911.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20017603 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Kellogg, Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman), 1867-1937 Nuova; or, The New Bee 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 2012-03-24 Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Nuova; or, The New Bee" by Vernon L. Kellogg is a children's story written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the journey of a young bee named Nuova as she awakens from her nursery cell, transitioning from a life of dependency to the responsibilities and experiences of a worker bee. This tale, infused with a blend of fantasy and realism, emphasizes themes of individuality, duty, and the contrast between personal desires and societal expectations within a bee community. The opening of the story introduces Nuova's awakening, likening it to a human's comfort upon realizing a new day has begun. As she emerges from her cell, she is overwhelmed by the hive's bustling activity and the nurturing environment provided by nurse bees. Kellogg portrays Nuova's initial experiences, where she instinctively engages with her fellow bees, learns about her role, and grapples with her feelings of restlessness and desire for a more fulfilling existence outside the hive. Set against a backdrop of traditional bee life, Nuova’s thoughts and emotions hint at a distinctive personality that sets her apart from her peers, paving the way for her struggles with conformity and the quest for independence in the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bees -- Folklore Bees -- Juvenile fiction Kellogg, Charlotte, 1874-1960 Winter, Milo, 1888-1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39248 80087 80087