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100 1 _aRankin, Carroll Watson,
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245 1 0 _aDandelion Cottage
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-10-28
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Betsie Bush, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Dandelion Cottage" by Carroll Watson Rankin is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a group of young girls, specifically Bettie Tucker and her friends—Mabel, Jean, and Marjory—who yearn for a place of their own to escape the chaos of their homes. Equipped with determination and creativity, the girls take on the challenge of transforming a neglected cottage into a playhouse, while also navigating the challenges of childhood friendship, responsibility, and the art of imaginative play. At the start of the story, the girls discover Dandelion Cottage, a small and rundown building that has been empty for some time. They dream of using it for their own adventures but realize they lack the means to rent it. Through a deal struck with Mr. Black, the church warden, they agree to clear the overgrown yard in exchange for use of the cottage for the summer. As they clean and restore the cottage, the girls experience the joys and trials of teamwork, showcasing their personalities—from spirited and practical Bettie to imaginative Marjory and the ever-pessimistic Mabel. This opening sets the tone for a heartwarming exploration of childhood and friendship, filled with delightful camaraderie and the bittersweet elements of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGirls -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMichigan -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCottages -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSuperior, Lake -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aStevens, Mary
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37871
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