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100 1 _aPerry, Nora,
_d1831-1896
245 1 2 _aA Flock of Girls and Boys
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-12-01
505 0 _aThat little Smith girl -- The egg boy -- Major Molly's Christmas promise -- Polly's valentine -- Sibyl's slipper -- A little boarding-school Samaritan -- Esther Bodn -- Becky -- Ally -- An April fool -- The Thanksgiving guest.
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, David Wilson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"A Flock of Girls and Boys" by Nora Perry is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a summer hotel setting, introducing a group of children and their interactions, highlighting themes of class distinction, friendship, and social challenges. At its center are characters such as the spirited Tilly Morris, who navigates the complexities of social hierarchy, and the enigmatic Peggy Smith, who becomes the focal point of conflicts and misunderstandings. The opening of the book establishes a lively conversation among young characters eager for the arrival of the Pelhams, an aristocratic family. Through playful banter, friendships, and a touch of rivalry, they express their views on class, wealth, and social status. Particularly, Will Wentworth and Tilly Morris engage in discussions that reveal their disdain for snobbery and superficial social standing. The narrative cleverly juxtaposes characters from different backgrounds, particularly illustrated through the arrival of Peggy and her aunt, who are initially perceived as common. As the story progresses, social assumptions begin to unravel, leading to pivotal moments that challenge the children's preconceived notions and attitudes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aParker, Charlotte Tiffany
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10433
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