The Cuckoo Clock by Mrs. Molesworth

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Author Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921
Illustrator Kirk, Maria Louise, 1860-1938
LoC No. 14017992
Title The Cuckoo Clock
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Kajsa Anderson and the
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Summary "The Cuckoo Clock" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a little girl named Griselda as she moves into an old, enchanting house inhabited by her aunts and an intriguing cuckoo clock that holds a world of magic and mystery. This whimsical tale weaves themes of curiosity, adventure, and the importance of family and imagination. The opening of the book introduces Griselda as she arrives at her new home, an antiquated house surrounded by a lush garden and populated by rooks. It describes her feelings of strangeness and wonder as she meets her elderly aunts and learns about a cuckoo that resides in a clock—drawing the reader into a captivating atmosphere filled with potential adventure. Griselda's initial nights are marked by her fascination with the strange noises of the cuckoo, setting the stage for her exploration of the house and the mysteries it contains, including the magical elements that will unfold as she engages with the world of her new home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fantasy literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 28619
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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