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Miss Thistledown is a novel written by Sophie May and originally published in 1874. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Prudy Thistledown, who lives in a small New England town with her family. Prudy is a spirited and curious girl, always eager to explore and... Read Full Overview

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.

"Katie grows tall," worried Aunt Mary, "but she doesn't grow stout."

"I'm following right on like my mamma," replied Flyaway. "She's tall and little, and I'm tall and little." Dr. De Bruler sent her to "Porty-land," Maine, for the cooler air and she was... Read Full Overview

Miss Thistledown is a novel written by Sophie May in 1874. The book tells the story of a young woman named Miss Thistledown, who is a schoolteacher in a small town. She is kind and caring, and her students adore her. However, Miss Thistledown is also somewhat naive and sheltered,... Read Full Overview