Excerpt from May: Or, Grandpapa's Pet
Well, run, get your bonnet. Little May gave a hop skip and jump up the portico steps, through the long north entry to the kitchen.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a charming compendium of tales, paints an evocative picture of life in a quaint village in the nineteenth century. The author, clearly a keen observer, deftly captures the rhythms and rituals of the seasons, through the eyes of an inquisitive young girl named May. Each chapter is a vignette that lovingly recreates the joys, challenges, and small dramas that unfold in May's world, from the discovery of a hidden blackberry patch to the quiet dignity of a humble old woman. The book offers a tender and intimate look at the familial bonds that shape May's life, with her ever-optimistic grandmother a beacon of wisdom and her grandfather, a kind-hearted doctor, a source of both laughter and reassurance. At its core, this book celebrates the interconnectedness of a close-knit community, where kindness and compassion prevail, and the simple pleasures of life are savored. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331682264_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331682264
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