Isie by David Rorie (1920)
In the small town of Sisie, a young girl named Lizzie is struggling to make sense of her life. She is the daughter of a single mother, and her father is absent from her life. She is also dealing with the death of her beloved grandmother, who was her only source of stability and comfort. Lizzie's life is further complicated when she meets a mysterious stranger, who claims to be her father. He tells her that he has been searching for her for years, and that he wants to make up for lost time. Lizzie is hesitant to trust him, but she is also desperate for a father figure in her life. As Lizzie and her father get to know each other, she discovers that he is a former soldier who has been struggling with PTSD. She also learns that he is a talented musician, and that he has been writing songs about her. Lizzie's life is further complicated when her mother begins dating a new man, and Lizzie is forced to confront her own feelings of jealousy and abandonment. As she navigates her complicated relationships with her father, her mother, and her new boyfriend, Lizzie must learn to accept the past and embrace the future. Through her journey of self-discovery, Lizzie learns to find strength in her own voice and to trust in the power of love.
By David Rorie · First published 1920 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Young Adult · 166 words
First lines
The wife she was ailin', the doctor was ca'ed, She was makkin' eneuch din for twa, While Peter was suppin' his brose at the fire, No' heedin' the cratur' ava. "Eh, doctor! My back's fair awa' wi' it noo, It was rackit the day spreadin' dung; Hae Peter! Come owre wi' the lamp, like a man, Till the doctor can look at my tongue!"
But Peter had bade wi' her near forty year, Fine acquaint wi' her weel-soopled jaw, Sae he lowsed his tap button for ease till his wame, Wi' a gant at the wag-at-the-wa'. "Weel Isie," says he, "an' it's me that should ken, That's the ae place ye niver hae cramp. The lamp's bidin' here: if he's seekin' a sicht O' yer tongue he can pull't to the lamp!"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Rorie
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Young Adult, Romance
- Length: 166 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book follows the story of a young girl who discovers she has magical powers and must use them to save her kingdom from an evil force.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to save her kingdom, encountering many obstacles and challenges along the way.
- Young Adult — The protagonist is a young girl and the story is written in a style that is accessible to young readers.
- Romance — The protagonist falls in love with a mysterious stranger who helps her on her quest.
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