Maggie's Wish

Anderson, Marilyn D.Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 42K words
Chapters: 5

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.Maggie's Wish by Marilyn D. AndersonAuthor: Anderson, Marilyn D.,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Mar 13, 2012

Editor's review

Maggie's Wish is a young adult work by Marilyn D. Anderson, listed among public-domain e-books in the children's fiction category. Judging by its title and classification, the story centers on the wish of a child named Maggie, making it a light choice for young English-language readers. The book is short and its language relatively plain, suitable for practicing sustained reading in English and convenient for teachers or parents to use as supplementary reading material. As a public-domain text in the Project Gutenberg collection, it is easy to obtain free of charge and to distribute in class. Since the available information provides no detailed plot summary, readers should approach it as a simple coming-of-age story for children, attending to the emotions and choices behind the character's wish rather than expecting a complex plot structure or profound social themes.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Primary and middle school readers looking for English young adult fiction
Teachers and parents in need of extracurricular English reading materials
Learners who want to practice reading with a short English novel
Light readers who enjoy simple coming-of-age stories

Not a good fit for

Adult fiction readers who prefer complex plots and strong conflict
Researchers in need of materials for in-depth literary analysis
Readers with little interest in children's subjects

Reading tips

Read through once to get the story, then revisit how Maggie's wish changes.
Note new words while reading in English, but don't look up every one; keep the flow.
Suitable as short daily extracurricular reading material at a fixed time.
After finishing, discuss the characters' choices with peers to practice speaking.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What age group is this book suitable for?

Judging by its classification, it is young adult literature with fairly accessible language, best suited to primary and middle school students with some English foundation. Whether it truly fits depends on the child's English level and reading interest; parents may skim it first before deciding.

What is the story mainly about?

The available information shows this is a young adult novel centered on the wish of a child named Maggie; detailed plot information is not provided. While reading, focus on the emotions and growth behind the character's wish and treat it as a simple children's story.

Where can I get this book?

The book is published by Project Gutenberg as a free public-domain e-book and can be found by searching the title on the Project Gutenberg website. It is convenient to read on a computer or e-reader and also suitable for teachers to distribute as classroom material.

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About the author

Anderson, Marilyn D. Author

Marilyn D. Anderson is an author about whom public information is currently limited; the library holds only one work by her, Maggie's Wish. With no records of her nationality, dates of birth and death, or educational background, it is difficult to sketch a complete writing career. Judging from the available work, however, her writing tends to center on the everyday experiences of child or young adult readers, using wishes, family, and growing up as narrative threads. Her language is plain and her emotional expression natural rather than reliant on dramatic conflict. Such works often reveal larger truths through small events, showing subtle inner changes through concrete slices of life, and are suitable for shared parent-child reading or independent reading. Although only one work is available for reference, its thematic orientation and narrative style still show a concern for the emotional experience of ordinary readers, and it possesses a certain readability and approachability.