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041 7 _aen
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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aMolesworth, Mrs.,
_d1839-1921
245 1 0 _aJasper
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-07-08
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Jasper" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Fortescue family, particularly focusing on the experiences and development of the siblings, Chrissie, Leila, and their younger brother Jasper, in the wake of family upheaval caused by their recent financial troubles after the death of their uncle. The children's journey explores themes of growth, selflessness, and responsibility as they transition from a life of comfort to one that requires them to adapt to new circumstances. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Chrissie and Leila Fortescue in their nursery, where their contrasting personalities play out through their interactions, particularly concerning their responsibilities and encounters with their nurse. Chrissie is stubborn and rebellious, while Leila is more subdued and introspective. The opening also introduces Jasper, the youngest sibling, who displays a kind and considerate nature, often attempting to care for his sisters despite their flaws. This dynamic sets the stage for their family's struggles as they learn to cope with the challenges of changing social status and the importance of unselfishness, hinted at through their mother’s worries about their spoiled behavior and their eventual return to a simpler lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoys -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFamilies -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aHammond, Gertrude Demain,
_d1862-1952
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43128
999 _c83967
_d83967