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"Us," An Old Fashioned Story

By Mrs. Molesworth

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Orphaned siblings find joy and lessons in the quirky adventures they share with their grandparents, unveiling the everyday ethics of love and honesty.

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2005-10-27
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Summary

"Us," An Old Fashioned Story by Mrs. Molesworth is a captivating children's book set in a bygone era, that tells the tale of Marmaduke and Pamela, two young siblings, lovingly called "us," who find themselves under the care of their grandparents following the loss of their parents. The story unfolds at Arbitt Lodge, where the children seek the attention and love of Grandpapa and Grandmamma, experiencing childhood adventures and learning valuable lessons about family bonds, the importance of honesty, and the difference between right and wrong. The narrative follows the children's daily lives, filled with innocence, curiosity, and playful mischief, hinting at the moral growth as they explore the world around them.

About the Author

Mary Louisa Molesworth, née Stewart was an English writer of children's stories who wrote for children under the name of Mrs Molesworth. Her first novels, for adult readers, Lover and Husband (1869) to Cicely (1874), appeared under the pseudonym of Ennis Graham. Her name occasionally appears in print as M. L. S. Molesworth.

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