02526cam a22003493u 4500 54685 UtSlPG 20260610134248.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923 Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-05-08 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters" by Kate Douglas Wiggin is a charming novel written in the early 20th century that captures the whimsical adventures of six schoolgirls. The story centers around Bell Winship and her friends who devise a plan to keep house together at Bell's family cottage during their school break. Emphasizing themes of friendship, independence, and the joys of growing up, the book offers a delightful glimpse into the lives of these young girls as they navigate the challenges and hilarities of housekeeping. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the lively atmosphere at the Wareham Female Seminary, where a group of schoolgirls is excitedly planning an experiment in independent living while their teachers anticipate a two-week vacation due to a fire that damaged their recitation hall. Bell, the protagonist, emerges as a leader with a bold idea to invite her five friends over to the cottage to experience household management without adult supervision. The excitement is palpable as they prepare for this adventure, and they eagerly divide household responsibilities, displaying their youthful enthusiasm and creativity. The opening sets the tone for a humorous and heartwarming exploration of youth, domesticity, and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Young women -- Juvenile fiction Housekeeping -- Juvenile fiction Cooking -- Juvenile fiction Single women -- Juvenile fiction Thompson, Mills, 1875-1944 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54685 95517 95517