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100	1		_aCooke, Marjorie Benton, _d1876-1920
245	1	4	_aThe Cricket
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-04-16
508			_aProduced by Colin Bell, Andrew Wainwright, Joe Free and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Cricket" by Marjorie Benton Cooke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the life of a mischievous and unconventional young girl named Isabelle Bryce, who is grappling with her identity and navigating the complex dynamics of her detached family and the influences of her governess. The narrative delves into themes of childhood, neglect, and imagination, particularly focusing on Isabelle's antics and her quest for acceptance. The opening of the book introduces a tense situation where Isabelle adamantly refuses to participate in her own birthday party, illustrating her strong-willed and defiant personality. Miss Wilder, her governess, attempts to manage the situation, but ultimately, Isabelle demands to have her friend Patsy, the gardener's boy, invited to the party, highlighting her disdain for societal norms. The chaotic dynamics of Isabelle's family are also showcased, particularly in the interactions between her parents, who clearly struggle with their parenting responsibilities. This chaotic scene sets the stage for Isabelle’s character, revealing her complexities, her longing for friendship, and her unique perspective on life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFamily -- Fiction
653			_aGirls -- Fiction
700	1		_aWilliams, J. Scott _q(John Scott), _d1877-1975
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25081
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