Flip's Islands of Providence
"Flip's Islands of Providence" is a novel set in the late 19th century that follows the story of a young girl named Flip and her adventures on the islands of Providence, Rhode Island. The book explores themes of independence, self-discovery, and the power of imagination. Through Flip's experiences, Johnston highlights the importance of embracing one's individuality and finding one's own path in life.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1920 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 6 chapters · 23,495 words
First lines
Carefully locking the door of his little gable bedroom, Alec Stoker put down the cup of hot water he carried, and peered into the mirror above his wash-stand. Then, although he had come up-stairs fully determined to attempt his first shave, he stood irresolute, stroking the almost imperceptible down on his boyish lip and chin.
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Genres
- Children's Literature — Provided the target audience primarily consists of children and young adults, with content, themes, and a narrative style readily accessible for them.
- Adventure — The protagonist, Flip, goes on an initiating journey revealing the essence of the story and establishing a sense of venture and exploration.
- Historical Fiction — The book significantly invokes the historical setting of America in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Tags
adventure · friendship · island · childhood · imagination · family · nature · exploration · growth · discovery · fantasy · community
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 23,495 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 319 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Contents
More by Annie Fellows Johnston
- Mildred's Inheritance; Just Her Way; Ann's Own Way (1906)
- The Quilt that Jack Built; How He Won the Bicycle (1904)
- The Legend of the Bleeding-heart (1907)
- Big Brother (1893)
- In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain (1904)
- Georgiana of the Rainbows (1920)
- The Little Colonel (1907)
- The Gate of the Giant Scissors (1920)
- All works by Annie Fellows Johnston