Flip's "Islands of Providence" by Annie F. Johnston
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| Author | Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931 |
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| Illustrator | Bonsall, Elizabeth Fearne, 1861-1956 |
| Title | Flip's "Islands of Providence" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Flip's 'Islands of Providence'" by Annie Fellows Johnston is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young man named Alec Stoker as he grapples with personal and familial challenges while trying to find his place in the world after leaving his home. The book explores themes of family loyalty, the impact of one's past, and the quest for personal redemption. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Alec, who is preparing for a job interview while dealing with the weight of his family's troubled history, particularly the disgrace of his father. As he interacts with his younger sister, Philippa (affectionately called Flip), it becomes clear that Alec is burdened by not only his own ambitions but also the emotional strain of their Aunt Eunice's sacrifices for their well-being. The narrative quickly establishes a sense of urgency and foreboding as Alec faces the dual pressures of proving himself worthy and escaping the shadows of his past, ultimately leading to life-altering events that test their bonds and resolve. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | City and town life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Villages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25978 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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