Tabitha at Ivy Hall

Ruth Brown MacArthurProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.6

Word count: 312K 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.Tabitha at Ivy Hall by Ruth Brown MacArthurAuthor: MacArthur, Ruth Brown, 1881-,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: May 8, 2008

Editor's review

Tabitha at Ivy Hall is a young adult school story by Ruth Brown MacArthur, classified under juvenile literature. The story follows the girl Tabitha's life at Ivy Hall, unfolding around growing up, friendship, and everyday school life, with a warm and cheerful tone. Such works were popular in early twentieth-century America, emphasizing moral formation and a young girl's experience of growing up, with relatively simple language and plots close to school life. For readers who want to understand early English-language young adult literature or use an original English text for light reading practice, this book is a good choice: moderate in length and friendly in difficulty. While reading, pay attention to how the author portrays character through everyday small events, and to the values of school fiction of the time. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to obtain and suitable as English extensive reading material.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Student readers who want light reading practice with original English texts
Readers interested in early young adult school and coming-of-age fiction
People who like warm school stories and prefer a relaxed reading experience
Enthusiasts who want to understand early twentieth-century American girls' literature

Not a good fit for

Adult fiction readers seeking complex plots and strong dramatic conflict
Readers with no interest in school settings and coming-of-age stories
Readers looking for in-depth literary criticism or works of social critique

Reading tips

Can be used as English extensive reading material; read one or two chapters a day to maintain continuity.
When encountering unfamiliar words, first guess from context, then look them up after finishing the chapter.
While reading, notice how characters' personalities are gradually revealed and appreciate the coming-of-age theme in everyday school life.
Can be compared with other young adult novels of the same period to understand the common features of this type of literature.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What English level is this book suitable for?

The language is generally simple and sentence structures are not complex, making it suitable as extensive reading material for readers with high school English level who want to try original young adult literature.

Is the story a complete standalone book or part of a series?

This book unfolds around Tabitha's experiences at Ivy Hall and can be read independently; understanding the story does not depend on other works.

What is the reading experience like as a public-domain eBook?

The Project Gutenberg edition provides the original English text with no copyright obstacles and can be read on various devices, making it suitable as low-cost original reading practice material.

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About the author

Ruth Brown MacArthur Author · American · 1881

Ruth Brown MacArthur (1881– ) was an American writer of children's literature, born in Searsmont, Maine. Public information about her life and education is limited. She is known for her girls' novels, including Tabitha at Ivy Hall, Tabitha's Vacation, At the Little Brown House, The Lilac Lady, and Heart of Gold; five of her works are held in this collection, most of them published by the Saalfield Publishing Company. Her books continue the tradition of early twentieth-century American girls' coming-of-age fiction, telling of young girls' everyday experiences and growth in a warm tone, with emphasis on such qualities as honesty, kindness, and a sense of responsibility. Plain and approachable in style, these works remain a useful sample for observing the reading tastes and moral education of young American readers of that period.