Marjorie's New Friend by Carolyn Wells

Marjorie's New Friend, by Carolyn Wells: A young girl named Marjorie befriends a new neighbor, a kind and gentle old man named Mr. Jenkins. Despite their age difference, they form a strong bond through their shared love of nature and the outdoors. However, when Mr. Jenkins falls ill, Marjorie is faced with the challenge of finding a way to help him without losing her own sense of independence. Through her journey, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, empathy, and the importance of standing up for oneself.

By Carolyn Wells · First published 1920 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Coming of Age · 20 chapters · 78,574 words

First lines

"Mother, are you there?"

"Yes, Marjorie; what is it, dear?"

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Carolyn Wells
• Date: 1920 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Coming of Age
• Length: 78,574 words
• Structure: 20 chapters, 2,170 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Children's Literature — The book features child protagonists and is designed to be accessible and enjoyable to young readers, a hallmark of Children's literature.
• Adventure — The book focuses on Marjorie's exciting experiences and relationships, which constitute elements of the Adventure genre.
• Coming of Age — Throughout the book, Marjorie encounters situations that challenge her and aid in her growth and development, which is a characteristic of the Coming of Age genre.

Tags

friendship · children's literature · adventure · imagination · growing up · social skills · kindness · emotional growth · family · school · playtime · diversity

Contents

• A BOTHERSOME BAG
• A WELCOME CHRISTMAS GIFT
• MERRY CHRISTMAS!
• HAPPY NEW YEAR!
• A TEARFUL TIME
• THE GOING OF GLADYS
• THE COMING OF DELIGHT
• A VISIT TO CINDERELLA
• A STRAW-RIDE
• MAKING VALENTINES
• MARJORIE CAPTIVE
• MISS HART HELPS
• GOLDFISH AND KITTENS
• A PLEASANT SCHOOL
• A SEA TRIP
• A VALENTINE PARTY
• A JINKS AUCTION
• HONEST CONFESSION
• A VISIT FROM GLADYS
• CHESSY CATS

More by Carolyn Wells

• The Technique of the Mystery Story (1913)
• The White Alley (1915)
• Rubáiyát of a Motor Car (1906)
• The Gold Bag (1906)
• Patty's Butterfly Days (1927)
• Marjories's Vacation (1920)
• Raspberry Jam (1924)
• Patty's Suitors (1920)
• All works by Carolyn Wells