02341cam a22003493u 4500 56009 UtSlPG 20260610134306.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942 Marjorie in Command 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 2017-11-19 Produced by Mardi Desjardins, Waverley Dovey & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "Marjorie in Command" by Carolyn Wells is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Maynard family, particularly the young protagonist, Marjorie, and her three siblings, as they navigate the challenges of having their mother away for several weeks. With a new caregiver, Miss Larkin, stepping in, the children grapple with their varying levels of enthusiasm and respect for her authority while trying to maintain a sense of fun and mischief. At the start of the book, the Maynard children are in a state of distress as their mother prepares to leave for a trip, leaving them in the care of Miss Larkin, whom they find comically unfit to handle their youthful exuberance. The opening chapters depict their humorous protests, conversations about obedience, and preparations to welcome their new caregiver with a decoratively chaotic room full of flowers. Their initial interactions with Miss Larkin set the tone for a mix of comedy, familial love, and the struggles of growing up, as the siblings grapple with their emotions and the dynamics of responsibility while managing their mischievous identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Family -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Babysitters -- Juvenile fiction Outdoor recreation for children -- Juvenile fiction Pratt, Julie C. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56009 96840 96840