Mrs. McPiggs' Of The Very Old Scratch: A Half Grown Novel (1903)

By Frank Corey Voorhies

Book Overview

Mrs. McPiggs' Of The Very Old Scratch: A Half Grown Novel (1903) by Frank Corey Voorhies is a coming-of-age story set in rural America at the turn of the 20th century. The novel follows the adventures of young protagonist, Billy, as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a small town. Billy is fascinated by the mysterious figure of Mrs. McPiggs, an eccentric old woman who lives on the outskirts of town and is rumored to have made a deal with the devil. As Billy becomes more intrigued by Mrs. McPiggs and her strange powers, he begins to uncover the truth about her past and the secrets she has been keeping hidden for years. Along the way, Billy learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the power of imagination. With its colorful cast of characters and vivid descriptions of rural life, Mrs. McPiggs' Of The Very Old Scratch is a charming and engaging novel that will delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162178396
• ISBN13: 9781162178394
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"