TY - BOOK AU - Spofford,Harriet Elizabeth Prescott TI - The Children of the Valley AV - PZ PY - 2015/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Orphans -- Juvenile fiction KW - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Twins -- Juvenile fiction KW - Bears -- Juvenile fiction KW - Siblings -- Juvenile fiction KW - Kindness -- Juvenile fiction KW - Country life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Uncles -- Juvenile fiction KW - Aunts -- Juvenile fiction KW - Adopted children -- Juvenile fiction KW - New England -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2015-02-05; Produced by Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Children of the Valley" by Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of children, particularly focusing on Ally and her twin sister Essie, who navigate life in a picturesque northern valley after moving from the south. The tale explores themes of adventure, family, and childhood innocence against a backdrop of nature and familial love. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a state of commotion as Ally has gone missing, prompting a frantic search by family members and local residents. Various characters speculate on her whereabouts, hinting at her adventurous spirit and tendency to explore. The narrative captures the loving yet chaotic dynamics within this household, showcasing the children's relationships and fears. As the search unfolds, the empathetic elements of childhood imagination bloom, particularly through the perspectives of Ally's twin, Essie, who envisions fairies whisking her sister away, while the older Janet recognizes a deeper emotional connection related to Aunt Susan’s loss of her own child. This opening sets the stage for an enchanting exploration of childhood resilience and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48167 ER -