Pearl and Periwinkle
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ISBN10: 9375365123
ISBN13: 9789375365129
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 10 2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789375365129
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 10 2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A hush falls over the drawing room as two young girls, worlds apart in temperament and circumstance, find themselves side by side for the first time. In the gentle glow of a Victorian parlour, the stirrings of friendship begin-a delicate thread spun between innocence and experience, shyness and spiritedness. Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century England, this evocative tale explores the subtle dramas of childhood, where every glance and word carries the weight of discovery, hope, and the quiet forging of character. What unfolds is more than a simple narrative of companionship; it is a thoughtful exploration of the challenges and joys that accompany girls coming of age in a world shaped by family expectations and the unspoken rules of polite society. Through moments of misunderstanding and reconciliation, the story draws on the enduring themes of kindness, loyalty, and the importance of moral integrity. Each interaction, whether fraught with tension or filled with laughter, reveals the gentle art of growing up and learning to see the world through another's eyes. With its graceful prose and sensitive portrayal of family relationships in fiction, this book stands as a shining example of classic English children's literature. The atmosphere is rich with the manners and mores of its era, yet the emotions-longing for acceptance, the ache of loneliness, and the triumph of friendship-remain as poignant now as when they were first penned. Wholesome and uplifting, it speaks to the heart of anyone who cherishes traditional children's stories and values character-building tales that linger in the memory. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For families, collectors, and all who seek stories about kindness and the quiet courage of growing up, this volume offers a window into a gentler age and the enduring power of friendship.
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