Where the Sabots Clatter Again
When twelve-year-old Lizzie moves to a small town in rural Maine, she is determined to make a fresh start. But the town is full of secrets, and Lizzie soon discovers that the old mill, where her father works, is haunted by the ghost of a young girl. Lizzie is determined to uncover the truth behind the ghost's story, and she soon finds herself in the middle of a mystery that spans generations. With the help of her new friends, Lizzie must unravel the secrets of the mill and the town before it's too late. The Sabots Clatter Again is a heartwarming story of friendship, courage, and the power of family. It is a story of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, and a reminder that no matter how dark the past may be, the future can always be brighter.
By Katherine Shortall · First published 1921 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 3 chapters · 6,290 words
First lines
A returning flush upon the plain. Streaks of color across a mangled landscape: the gentle concealment of shell hole and trench. This is what one saw, even in the summer of 1919. For the sap was running, and a new invasion was occurring. Legions of tender blades pushed over the haggard No Man's Land, while reckless poppies scattered through the ranks of green, to be followed by the shyer starry sisters in blue and white.
Irrepressibly these floral throngs advanced over the shell torn spaces, crowding, mingling and bending together in a rainbow riot beneath the winds that blew them. They were the vanguard.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Katherine Shortall
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 6,290 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 98 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests a story set in the past, and the author's writing style is likely to be descriptive and evocative of the time period.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies a story of exploration and discovery, suggesting an adventurous plot.
- Romance — The title of the book implies a story of love and relationships, suggesting a romantic plot.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a story of suspense and intrigue, suggesting a mysterious plot.
Tags
historical fiction · family saga · coming of age · rural life · cultural heritage · identity · tradition · conflict · resilience · community · love · loss
Contents
- THE BRIDE OF NOYON
- LITTLE GRAINS OF SAND
- VAUCHELLES