
Lena Graham
Summary
"Lena Graham" by Cecilia Selby Lowndes is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around a young girl named Lena Graham, who is preparing for the arrival of her parents after several years of being raised by her Aunt Mary. As Lena navigates her emotions about meeting her family, the narrative explores themes of childhood, familial love, and the challenges of adjusting to new relationships. The beginning of the story introduces Lena as she expresses her excitement and curiosity about her long-absent parents, reflecting on her time with her aunt. Through conversations with Aunt Mary, readers glimpse Lena's affectionate and sometimes possessive nature, especially concerning her new sisters, Millicent and Lucy. As the day of her family’s arrival approaches, Lena's vibrant personality and the anticipation for their reunion set the stage for a journey of growth and understanding, which unfolds as the narrative continues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Rights & provenance
Public domain in the USA.
EU distribution not verified
Subjects (12)
- Category: Novels
- Adventure stories
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Romance fiction
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- PZ
- Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Interpersonal relations -- Juvenile fiction
- Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
- Empathy -- Juvenile fiction