Sheila by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
Sheila is a young girl living in a small town in the Midwest. She is a bright and inquisitive child who loves to explore and learn new things. She is also a bit of a dreamer, often imagining herself in far-off places and having grand adventures. One day, Sheila discovers a mysterious old book in her grandmother's attic. The book is filled with stories of magical creatures, strange lands, and powerful magic. Sheila is captivated by the stories and soon finds herself drawn into a world of adventure and danger. Sheila embarks on a quest to find the source of the book's power and to uncover the secrets of the magical world. Along the way, she meets a variety of strange and wonderful creatures, makes new friends, and faces powerful enemies. Will Sheila be able to find the source of the book's power and save the magical world? Or will she be overwhelmed by the dangers she faces? Read Sheila to find out!
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 209 words
First lines
Katie had the grand eyes and Delia had a way with her, / And Mary had the Saints' face and Maggie's waist was neat, / But Sheila had the merry heart that travelled all the day with her, / That put the laughing on her lips and dancing in her feet.
I've met with martyrs in my time, and Faith! they make the best of it, / But 'tis the uncomplaining ones that wear a sorrow long, / 'Twas Sheila had the better way and that's to make a jest of it, / To call her trouble out to dance and step it with a song.
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Sheila is listed on Textopian as a short story by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 209 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison.
- Romance — The book is likely to contain romantic themes, as it is a work of fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The book may contain elements of historical fiction, as it is written by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison.
- Literary Fiction — The book may contain elements of literary fiction, as it is written by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison.
Tags
Poetry · best · dancing · day · delia · eyes · face · faith · feet · grand · heart · katie