02789cam a22004333u 4500 39549 UtSlPG 20260610133915.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 The Carved Lions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Carved_Lions Release date is 2012-04-27 Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. "The Carved Lions" by Mrs. Molesworth is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is narrated by a young girl named Geraldine, who reflects on her childhood and the shift in her family’s circumstances. The book explores themes of nostalgia, childhood innocence, and the impending changes that arise as Geraldine is faced with new challenges and experiences. At the start of the narrative, Geraldine reminisces about her simpler days growing up with her brother Haddie in a less-than-ideal environment, yet filled with loving parents and whimsical adventures. The pivotal moment comes when Geraldine learns they will face a significant change, as her father has been offered a job abroad that might separate the family. The opening chapters introduce the characters and establish their relationships, particularly the bond between Geraldine and Haddie, as well as their love for the carved lions at a local furniture shop, which symbolizes their childhood innocence and imagination. This sense of wonder is juxtaposed against the harsh reality of their situation, setting the stage for the trials and growth that Geraldine will experience in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fantasy literature Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Students -- Juvenile fiction Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction Teacher-student relationships -- Juvenile fiction Dreams -- Juvenile fiction Loneliness -- Juvenile fiction Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39549 80388 80388