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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aStretton, Hesba,
_d1832-1911
245 1 0 _aLittle Meg's Children
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-11-28
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Little Meg's Children" by Hesba Stretton is a poignant novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the grimy East End of London, focusing on the life of a young girl named Meg, who must navigate the challenges of caring for her siblings after the tragic loss of their mother. As Meg struggles with poverty, she embodies resilience and commitment, facing the harrowing realities of her situation while holding onto hope for her father's return. The opening of the novel introduces us to Meg and her circumstances as she tends to her dying mother in their cramped attic. With her mother’s passing, Meg is left to care for her two younger siblings, Robin and the baby, while also guarding a hidden treasure of gold coins belonging to her father’s mate. The chapter illustrates the stark contrast between the harshness of their living conditions and Meg's nurturing spirit as she takes on the responsibilities of an adult. Despite the immense weight of her challenges, Meg remains committed to protecting her family and maintaining their dignity in the face of adversity. The setting and themes effectively immerse the reader into the struggles of the lower class and the innocence of childhood amid despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aEngland -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aLondon (England) -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPoverty -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aCopping, Harold,
_d1863-1932
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30555
999 _c71401
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