Terry; Or, She ought to have been a Boy by Rosa M. Gilbert

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Author Gilbert, Rosa M. (Rosa Mulholland), 1841-1921
Illustrator Andrews, Edith Alice
Illustrator Brock, H. M. (Henry Matthew), 1875-1960
Title Terry; Or, She ought to have been a Boy
Credits Produced by David Edwards, Paul Stephen, Nikolay Fishburne
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Summary "Terry; Or, She ought to have been a Boy" by Rosa M. Gilbert is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a spirited little girl named Terencia Mary Trimleston, affectionately known as Terry, who exhibits a wild and adventurous spirit that often leads her into mischief. As she navigates her new life with her grandmother and brother Turly, the narrative explores themes of childhood exuberance, gender expectations, and the joys and challenges of family dynamics. The opening of the book introduces us to Terry, who has just returned from school, much to the apprehension of her grandmother and Nurse Nancy. The two women hope that school has tamed her unruly nature. However, it quickly becomes evident that Terry is as lively as ever, demonstrated through a bit of chaos involving a horse and car ride she takes upon her arrival—exciting the local children but alarming her guardians. The narrative reveals the affectionate relationship between Terry and Turly, as well as the complexities of growing up with such unrestrained energy. This initial chapter sets the stage for endearing misadventures, highlighting the tension between Terry’s free spirit and the expectations of her caretakers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Girls -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 20492
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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