Marm Lisa by Kate Douglas Wiggin

Name: Marm Lisa
Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin

The novel revolves around a young girl named Marm who lives with her family on an island off the coast of Maine. The story explores themes of identity, community, and social class through Marm's experiences at school and in her relationships with those around her.

By Kate Douglas Wiggin · First published 1868 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 16 chapters · 44,673 words

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EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city. It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park. As to its being called ‘Eden,' the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Kate Douglas Wiggin
Date: 1868 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Humor, Adventure
Length: 44,673 words
Structure: 16 chapters, 476 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a young audience, featuring themes and narratives suitable for children.
Fiction — The story is a work of fiction, presenting imaginative characters and scenarios.
Coming-of-Age — The narrative explores themes of growth and personal development, typical of coming-of-age stories.
Humor — The writing style incorporates humor, appealing to both children and adults.