Prudence Says So

Ethel HuestonProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.9

Word count: 311K words
Chapters: 32

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Prudence Says So by Ethel HuestonAuthor: Hueston, Ethel, 1887-,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: May 28, 2007

Editor's review

Prudence Says So is a work of juvenile literature by the American author Ethel Hueston, classified under literature for young readers. Hueston was known for family and coming-of-age stories written for young readers, and this book follows that vein, centering on the everyday experiences of a young girl named Prudence. The tone is light, with the warmth and humor of early twentieth-century American family fiction. The plot moves forward through lifelike dialogue and scenes, making the book a useful sample of English-language juvenile reading from that era and suitable for English reading practice. There is no need to look for deep meanings; read it as a light coming-of-age story and note the period tone and family values expressed in the characters' dialogue.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy classic English coming-of-age stories for young readers
Learners who want light English reading practice
Readers interested in early twentieth-century American family fiction

Not a good fit for

Adult readers seeking complex plots and strong dramatic conflict
Young readers who want contemporary settings and contemporary issues

Reading tips

Read in chapter order, and after each chapter summarize what happened in one or two sentences.
Mark unfamiliar older expressions and look them up together to build a feel for the language.
Try reading passages of dialogue aloud to get a sense of the tone of early English juvenile fiction.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What age group is this book suitable for?

It is juvenile literature centered on a young girl's daily life and family relationships, written in relatively simple language. It suits young readers and adult learners who want to read easy English originals.

What era is the story set in? Is it hard to understand?

It is an early twentieth-century American juvenile book, and its settings and language carry traces of that era. The plot itself is not complicated; some older expressions may need checking, but overall they do not get in the way of understanding.

Can it be used to learn English?

Yes. The language is fairly everyday, with a lot of dialogue, and the length suits graded reading practice. Look up words as needed and write chapter summaries, focusing on common expressions and the tone of dialogue.

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About the author

Ethel Hueston Author · American · 1887–1971

Ethel Hueston (1887–1971) was an American novelist, née Powelson, born in Burlington, Iowa, and the daughter of a Methodist minister. She wrote about forty novels, most of them drawing on small-town life along the Mississippi and on her experiences in a minister's household, often with gentle humor and everyday warmth. Her representative works include Prudence of the Parsonage (1915), Sunny Slopes (1917) and The Minister's Wife (1941), as well as Prudence Says So and Eve to the Rescue. Her books depict family, church and young people's coming of age in small Midwestern towns in a light, lively style and found a steady readership. Public information about her life and work is limited, and this entry offers only a brief introduction based on available bibliographic details.