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Timothy's Quest A Story for Anybody, Young or Old, Who Cares to Read It

By Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

With only each other and a loyal dog, a determined young boy and his baby sister journey into the unknown, seeking someone to call "Mother" and a place to finally belong.

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2006-06-07
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Summary

"Timothy's Quest" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a heartwarming tale of two young siblings who face adversity with unwavering love. After the death of their mother, a brave young boy named Timothy takes charge of his baby sister, Lady Gay, hoping to escape a bleak existence in a poor neighborhood and protect her from the orphanage. Together with their faithful dog, Rags, Timothy embarks on a journey to find a loving home, filled with challenges and the unwavering pursuit of family unity and belonging. Facing difficulties at every turn, they search for a safe place to call home, their heartwarming journey is centered around themes of family, sacrifice, and hope.

About the Author

Kate Douglas Wiggin was an American educator, author and composer. She wrote children's stories, most notably the classic children's novel Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, and composed collections of children's songs. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878. With her sister during the 1880s, she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. Kate Wiggin devoted her adult life to the welfare of children in an era when children were commonly thought of as cheap labor.

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