Publisher's Synopsis
Mother Carey's Chickens is a heartwarming novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin, presented in a large print edition for easy reading. The story follows the lives of the Carey family, who live in a small New England town. The mother, Mrs. Carey, is a kind and loving woman who takes care of her children and the community around her. Her children, Nancy, Gilbert, Kitty, and Joel, are all unique and have their own personalities and struggles. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of family, love, and growing up. As the children grow older, they face challenges and learn important life lessons. Nancy, the oldest, falls in love with a young man who is not accepted by her family. Gilbert struggles to find his place in the world and overcome his shyness. Kitty dreams of becoming a famous actress, while Joel is the mischievous youngest child who learns the value of honesty and hard work. Throughout the novel, the Carey family faces both joy and sorrow, but they always come together to support each other. Mother Carey's Chickens is a timeless classic that will warm the hearts of readers of all ages.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1911. Another heartwarming tale from the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. In this story the reader follows a strong-willed widow, Nancy Carey, as she struggles for the future of her beautiful daughters Nancy and Kitty and her beloved son Peter. Good humor and folksy grit help Mother Carey keep poverty and the wrong fellows for her daughters at bay. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
