Miss Elliot's Girls: Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies by Corning
"Miss Elliot's Girls: Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies" by Mrs. Mary Spring Corning is a collection of children's stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book features themes of nature and animal life, focusing on the interactions between children and the creatures they observe, particularly through the eyes of the character Miss Ruth Elliot, who shows a keen curiosity and an affectionate connection to the natural world. The openingof the book introduces young Sammy Ray, who is enlisted by Miss Ruth to find tobacco worms for her to keep and observe. Throughout their interactions, Ruth demonstrates a nurturing spirit, as she prepares to accommodate the worms, naming them Greeny and Blacky. The narrative delves into the process of transformation, drawing a parallel between the metamorphosis of the worms into butterflies and the broader theme of change in life. The lively conversations between Ruth and the children about the worms provide a charming glimpse into their world, establishing connections between nature, education, and personal growth, setting the tone for the delightful stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Corning, Mary Spring |
|---|---|
| Title | Miss Elliot's Girls: Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Birds -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Insects -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Invalids -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14610 |
| Release Date | Jan 6, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 97 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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