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100 1 _aMeade, L. T.,
_d1854-1914
245 1 2 _aA Little Mother to the Others
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-12
508 _aProduced by Lenna Knox, Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Little Mother to the Others" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Delaney children—Iris, Apollo, Diana, and Orion—who have unique names inspired by mythological figures and share a deep connection with nature and their idyllic garden. This novel explores themes of childhood innocence, responsibility, and the challenges faced by young ones dealing with loss and family dynamics. At the start of the tale, the four siblings are introduced in a vibrant garden where they engage in imaginative play and care for small creatures, embodying the essence of gentle caretaking as they mourn a dead earthworm they find. The narrative hints at a looming transition as their beloved mother is gravely ill, a change in their lives that is foreshadowed by the children's promise to support one another. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when their mother passes away, compelling Iris to take on the role of a caretaker to her siblings. The arrival of their Aunt Jane brings further complications, as she proposes to reshape their lives, causing concern among the children about losing their cherished home and connection to their late mother. The opening sets the stage for a poignant exploration of grief, family loyalty, and the sweetness of childhood amidst profound changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMotherless families -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17506
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