Georgina's Service Stars

The novel follows the story of Georgina, a young woman who works as a "service star" in a department store in Louisville, Kentucky. Through her experiences, the book explores themes of identity, class, and gender roles in the early 20th century.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1915 · Genre: Children's Literature, Historical Fiction, War Literature · 26 chapters · 76,853 words

First lines

UP the crooked street which curves for three miles around the harbor comes the sound of the Towncrier's bell. It seems strange that he should happen along this morning, just as I've seated myself by this garret window to begin the story of my life, for it was the sound of his bell five years ago which first put it into my head to write it. And yet, it isn't so strange after all, when one remembers the part the dear old man has had in my past. "Uncle Darcy," as I've always called him, has been mixed up with most of its important happenings.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
• Date: 1915 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Historical Fiction, War Literature, Adventure
• Length: 76,853 words
• Structure: 26 chapters, 854 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Children's Literature — The book, set in a children's world with a child protagonist, deals with themes and situations understandable to young readers
• Historical Fiction — It is set during World War I, incorporating historical elements into its plot
• War Literature — The narrative explores themes such as patriotism, sacrifice, and courage in the context of World War I
• Adventure — Georgina's actions and experiences are filled with thrill and excitement, which are staple elements of adventure narratives

Tags

historical fiction · World War I · war stories · family drama · romance · coming of age · American literature · Kentucky · Appalachia · small town life · gender roles · women's rights

Contents

• GEORGINA BEGINS HER MEMOIRS
• THE MISUNDERSTOOD 'TEENS
• IN THE SHADOW OF WAR
• HER IDEAL GIRL STEPS IN
• A PHOTOGRAPH AND SOME DAY-DREAMS
• THE ONE AND ONLY STAR
• A MODERN SIR GARETH
• DISILLUSIONED
• SEVEN MONTHS LATER
• AT HARRINGTON HALL
• THE MIDSHIPMAN HOP
• "SHOD GOES SURE"
• A WORK-A-DAY VACATION
• THE CALL TO ARMS
• "THE GATES AJAR"
• HOME-COMINGS
• BACK WITH THE OLD CROWD
• A WAR WEDDING
• THE VIGIL IN THE SWING
• THE HIGHWAY OF THE ANGELS
• "PIRATE GOLD"
• "THE MAID WHO BINDS HER WARRIOR'S SASH"
• MARKED ON THE CALENDAR
• BRAVE LITTLE CARRIER PIGEON!
• "MISSING"
• "THE SERVICE OF SHINING"

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