"Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways" by L. T. Meade is a tale set in late 1800s London, following the lives of young Dick and Flo as they wander the city streets, dreaming of a life far grander than their own. Witness London's vibrant social season through the eyes of these two poor children, highlighting the tough contrast between their humble existence and the shiny world of the rich and fancy. The story opens with Dick, a brave ten-year-old, exploring fancy areas and inviting his little sister Flo to imagine they are important members of upper society. Their adventures through the gritty parts of the city lead to a remarkable meeting with the Queen, highlighting the innocence of their dreams and the struggles they face in an unequal world. The book begins with a touching tone, capturing the children's dreams and the difficult choices they face in a society filled with inequality.
Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways
By L. T. Meade
Amidst London's glittering high society, two penniless children chase impossible dreams, leading to a chance encounter that changes everything.
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About the AuthorElizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844–1914), writing under the pseudonym L. T. Meade, was a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879.
Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Smith (1844–1914), writing under the pseudonym L. T. Meade, was a prolific writer of girls' stories. She was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, daughter of Rev. R. T. Meade, of Nohoval, County Cork. She later moved to London, where she married Alfred Toulmin Smith in September 1879.
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