| Author |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
| Title |
Mary Louise Solves a Mystery
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Michael Gray ([email protected])
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| Summary |
"Mary Louise Solves a Mystery" by L. Frank Baum is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces young Alora, who is the only child of Mrs. Antoinette Seaver Jones, as she navigates her life filled with uncertainty and tragedy following her mother's illness and eventual death. The narrative encompasses themes of family, neglect, and the quest for identity, as Alora faces the complexities of her relationship with her estranged father, Jason Jones. The beginning of the story paints a poignant picture of Alora as a fragile girl, anxiously awaiting news of her mother's condition from Dr. Anstruther. Through tender and heartbreaking exchanges, we learn of Mrs. Jones' serious illness, her past as a successful mine owner, and her complicated relationship with her husband, an artist who has fallen from grace. As Alora's mother prepares for her impending death, she is also focused on ensuring her daughter’s future is secure, leading her to summon Jason Jones for a reconciliation, setting a dramatic tone that foreshadows the challenges Alora will face in her father’s care and her struggle to find her place in the world. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for a narrative rich with emotional depth and mystery regarding Alora's fate under her father's guardianship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
Teenage girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Burrows, Mary Louise (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24578 |
| Release Date |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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