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Civilizing Cricket
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General Juvenile FictionHistory
ISBN13: 9781025560090
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 330
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Civilizing Cricket follows the spirited adventures of a young girl growing up in the unique environment of an American military outpost during the late nineteenth century. As a sequel to the stories of a child of the Old West, this narrative focuses on the titular character, Cricket, as she navigates the transition from the wild freedom of the frontier to the refined expectations of society. The work captures the essence of girlhood in a garrison setting, blending humor with the poignant realities of life on a cavalry post.
Written with an authentic voice derived from the author's own upbringing as the daughter of a military officer, the book offers a vivid and historically rich portrayal of the American West. Readers encounter a charming protagonist whose curiosity and lively nature often find her at odds with the civilizing influences intended to shape her future. Through its exploration of family dynamics, military tradition, and the rugged landscape of the frontier, Civilizing Cricket serves as both an engaging coming-of-age story and a valuable historical document of early twentieth-century children's literature. This work remains a classic representation of the adventurous spirit of the American frontier seen through the eyes of a child.
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