Mother Carey's Chickens is a heartwarming novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin that tells the story of a family of five siblings who are left to fend for themselves after their father passes away. The children, led by the eldest sister Nancy, must learn to navigate the challenges of life without their father, while also dealing with the expectations of their wealthy and aristocratic relatives.As the siblings struggle to make ends meet, they find comfort in their small New England town and in the wisdom of their mother, who always ...
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Mother Carey's Chickens is a heartwarming novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin that tells the story of a family of five siblings who are left to fend for themselves after their father passes away. The children, led by the eldest sister Nancy, must learn to navigate the challenges of life without their father, while also dealing with the expectations of their wealthy and aristocratic relatives.As the siblings struggle to make ends meet, they find comfort in their small New England town and in the wisdom of their mother, who always encouraged them to embrace their individuality and to follow their dreams. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a feisty old sea captain, a kind-hearted schoolteacher, and a wealthy suitor who tries to win Nancy's heart.Through it all, Mother Carey's Chickens is a story of resilience, love, and the power of family. It is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations and continues to inspire readers today.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.
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If you love the movie from Disney, "Summer Magic" you can get the rest of the story or at least the complete story. The characters are well developed, story line is complete. The end of the book completes what the movie didn't. I highly recommend it.
