The Molesworth, Mrs. 1839-1921 creator Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie) 1862-1940 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Oriel Window" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Ferdy Ross, who is celebrating his ninth birthday when an unfortunate accident changes everything. The narrative explores themes of family, resilience, and the journey of recovery, particularly through the perspective of siblings as Ferdy navigates the challenges brought on by his injury. The opening portion of the book introduces Ferdy as an exceptionally happy young boy, excitedly anticipating his birthday celebrations. We learn about his close relationship with his sister, Chrissie, as they exchange presents and share playful conversation. However, as the day unfolds, a tragic accident occurs when Ferdy falls from his new pony, resulting in a serious injury that shifts the tone from joyful celebration to a poignant story of healing and emotional support. The siblings' deep bond and contrasting personalities begin to play a crucial role in navigating the uncertainties that come with Ferdy’s condition, setting the stage for their growth and development throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-05-27 Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive. Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Social classes -- England -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Birthdays -- Juvenile fiction Accidents -- Juvenile fiction Invalids -- Juvenile fiction Children's accidents -- Juvenile fiction Wood-carving -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39812 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39812 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133918.0 39812