The Orange Girl by Felix Leigh
The Orange Girl is a coming-of-age story about a young girl named Lola who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a bright and creative girl, but she is also a misfit in her small town. When her family moves to a new town, Lola finds herself in a strange and unfamiliar place. She is determined to make the best of it, but she soon discovers that her new home is not as welcoming as she had hoped. Lola must learn to navigate her new environment and find her place in it. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, from a mysterious orange girl to a kind-hearted teacher. As she learns more about herself and the world around her, Lola discovers that she is capable of more than she ever imagined. With the help of her newfound friends, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns to embrace her unique identity.
By Felix Leigh · First published 1883 · Genre: Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Romance · 121 words
First lines
Orange-girl Kitty
Here you may see. That she is pretty All will agree. "Three for a penny!" That is her cry; No wonder many Hasten to buy.
Orange-girl Kitty's Mother, we're told, Everyone pities -- So feeble and old. Poor mother's living Kitty obtains, Cheerfully giving Her all that she gains.
Orange-girl Kitty Roams to and fro; All through the city She's known high and low. When the sun's shining, When the rain falls, Never repining, -- "Fine fruit!" Kitty calls.
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The Orange Girl is listed on Textopian as a short story by Felix Leigh, dated 1883 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Felix Leigh
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Mystery
- Length: 121 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The title suggests a story about a girl, which is a common element of fiction.
- Young Adult Fiction — The title suggests a story about a young girl, which is a common element of young adult fiction.
- Romance — The title suggests a story about a girl, which is a common element of romance fiction.
- Fantasy — The title suggests a story about a girl, which is a common element of fantasy fiction.
Tags
Children's Picture Books · Children's poetry · Coming-of-ageComedyAnimated sitcom · English · Juvenile poetry · London (England) · agree · calls · cheerfully · children's poetry, english · city · falls