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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aPrice, Edith Ballinger,
_d1897-1997
245 1 4 _aThe Happy Venture
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Thaadd and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Happy Venture" by Edith Ballinger Price is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Sturgis family—specifically the three siblings, Felicia, Kenelm, and Kirk—as they navigate the challenges of life following the departure of their mother to a sanatorium. The family must adapt to their new living situation in an old, ramshackle farmhouse, embarking on a journey of emotional and physical trials amidst the backdrop of a rural landscape. The opening of the novel introduces us to the Sturgis siblings as they deal with their mother's recent decline in health and their own burgeoning responsibilities. Felicia, the eldest, demonstrates care and concern for her family, while Kenelm grapples with feelings of inadequacy in the face of their financial struggles. Young Kirk, portrayed as curious and imaginative, often seeks connection through storytelling and encounters a mysterious figure whom he refers to as the Maestro. As the family settles into their new home, they begin to find joy in their circumstances, suggesting themes of resilience and the bond of family as they embrace the adventure ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSick parents -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11216
999 _c52663
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