Carol by Annie Fellows Johnston

Name: Carol
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Carol is a novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston and published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young girl named Carol, who grows up in a small town in Kentucky during the late 19th century. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery as Carol navigates her way through adolescence and into adulthood. Please let me know if you have any other questions or requests.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1901 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Coming-of-Age · 76 words

First lines

_Listen! The heralds proclaim Him! Follow! A star leads the way! Oh, joy, in the City of David The Christ-child reigns to-day!_

I greet you this blessed morning.

Peace be to thee and thine! To the dear ones here be Christmas cheer, And the love of me and mine.

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Carol is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1901 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1901 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Family
Length: 76 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Children's Literature — The book features Carol, a young girl as its protagonist, and revolves around her experiences and adventures, typical of children's literature.
Adventure — The book recounts Carol's various adventures, including her move to a new city, making it fall into the Adventure genre.
Coming-of-Age — The book follows Carol as she navigates her new life, learns important lessons, and matures, fitting the Coming-of-Age genre.
Family — In the story, the concept of family relationships, particularly between siblings and between parents and children, plays a significant role, aligning it with the Family genre.