Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe 1850-1943 creator Stevens, William Dodge 1870-1942 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Quicksilver Sue" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young girl named Sue Penrose, whose adventurous spirit and longing for excitement are piqued by the arrival of a new family in her quiet village—particularly, Clarice Packard, a rich and stylish girl. The book explores themes of friendship, social class differences, and the charm of youthful enthusiasm as Sue navigates her relationship with Clarice and her efforts to maintain her bond with her best friend, Mary. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Sue Penrose and her lively personality, as she exuberantly shares the news of Clarice's arrival with her mother and later her friend Mary. Sue is brimming with excitement and imaginations of how the newcomer might change her everyday life. Through her vibrant interactions, particularly her telephonic "conversations" with Mary, the narrative establishes the charming and whimsical tone of the book. Sue's adventures, characterized by her impetuosity and imagination, set the stage for the unfolding dynamics between the three girls as they engage in play and navigate challenges of friendship that come with the contrasting personalities and backgrounds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-03-02 E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Best friends -- Juvenile fiction Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction Jealousy in children -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42246 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42246 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133951.0 42246