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    612-822-4611

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Bessie In The City

Bessie In The City

Hooe Mathews, Joanna

Paperback

FamilyGeneral Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 935436795X
ISBN13: 9789354367953
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 26 2021
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.89 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A young girl's world expands beyond all she's known. City life dazzles, confounds, and transforms. In Bessie In The City, Joanna Hooe Mathews invites readers to step into early twentieth-century America through the eyes of Bessie, whose journey from the familiar rhythms of home to the bustling streets of a classic American city becomes a gentle yet stirring coming-of-age story. Here, the everyday is made extraordinary - schoolroom rivalries, new friendships, and the quiet triumphs and disappointments that shape a girl's heart. This is vintage children's fiction at its most sincere, offering a window into both the innocence and the awakening self-awareness of youth. Mathews, renowned for her classic girls' books, crafts a world where city adventures and schoolgirl stories intertwine, capturing the spirit of an era and the timelessness of growing up. Bessie's discoveries - about herself, her friends, and the city's hidden corners - echo the universal search for belonging and self-discovery. The novel's American city setting, rendered with historical authenticity, immerses readers in a time when everyday choices carried the weight of character and courage. This complete unabridged edition stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of classic juvenile fiction, appealing to both casual readers and collectors of public domain classics. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For anyone captivated by girls' coming-of-age stories, friendship, and the adventure of city life, Bessie In The City is more than a schoolgirl story classic; it is a cultural treasure, ready to inspire new generations.

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