Kate Douglas Wiggin

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Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters

Beschreibung

"Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters" by Kate Douglas Wiggin is a charming work of children's literature that follows the coming-of-age journey of a group of girls. Set against the backdrop of family dynamics and school life, the novel explores themes of friendship, sisterhood, and the adventure of growing up. Through engaging storytelling and relatable characters, Wiggin weaves a tale of household chores, lessons learned, and the development of independence. As the girls navigate the challenges of adolescence, they discover the importance of teamwork and resilience, forging bonds that strengthen their sisterhood. With humor and heart, Wiggin captures the trials and triumphs of childhood, offering young readers a glimpse into the joys and complexities of growing up. The novel's focus on character development and the exploration of life lessons makes it both entertaining and educational, imparting valuable insights in a lighthearted and relatable manner. "Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers" stands as a timeless classic in girls' stories, celebrating the spirit of friendship and the adventure of youth. Through its engaging narrative and memorable characters, the novel continues to captivate readers of all ages with its enduring themes of friendship, independence, and the joy of childhood adventures.

Autor

Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator, author, and composer who lived from September 28, 1856, until August 24, 1923. She also created collections of children's songs in addition to writing children's books, most famously the classic Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. In San Francisco, she established the city's first free kindergarten in 1878. (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). She also started a kindergarten teacher training program in the 1880s with her sister. In an era when kids were often seen as cheap labor, Kate Wiggin dedicated her whole life to the welfare of kids. Wiggin traveled to California to research kindergarten instruction. She started teaching in San Francisco with the help of her sister Nora, and the two were crucial in establishing more than 60 kindergartens for the underprivileged in Oakland and San Francisco. She relocated from California to New York, and because she was out of kindergarten assignments, she focused on literature. Her submissions of The Story of Patsy and The Bird's Christmas Carol were immediately accepted by Houghton, Mifflin & Co. She had storytelling ability in addition to being a good singer, guitarist, and composer of settings for her poems. She was a skilled orator as well.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books LLP
• Seitenzahl: 60
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 78g
• ISBN-13: 9789362202147
• ISBN-10: 936220214X
• Artikelnr.: 70388805