May, Sophie 1833-1906 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Little Prudy's Cousin Grace" by Sophie May is a children's novel written in the mid-19th century. The book follows two young friends, Grace Clifford and Katharine "Cassy" Hallock, as they navigates the complexities of childhood friendships, ambitions, and social dynamics against the backdrop of their daily school life and the formation of a secret society called the Ruby Seal. The story captures the innocence and fervor of youth, touching on themes of loyalty, ambition, and the importance of true friendship. The opening of the book introduces us to Grace and Cassy, who are nearly twelve and inseparable friends. They display contrasting personalities, with Grace being vibrant and expressive while Cassy is calm and gentle. The pair has created a bond symbolized by exchanging rings, pledging to remain loyal to each other forever. As they walk through town pondering the differences between boys and girls, they discuss their desire to create a secret society. The narrative sets the stage for their adventures and challenges, hinting at the deeper explorations of friendship and rivalry that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-08-11 Produced by Meredith Minter Dixon and Melissa Reid Original publication data not identified Cousins -- Juvenile fiction Best friends -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Secret societies -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49686 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49686 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134137.0 49686