The Four Corners - Blanchard, Amy E.
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The Four Corners is a children's novel that highlights the bonds of family and the excitement of new beginnings. As the family prepares for their journey to California, the narrative focuses on the close relationships between the sisters, capturing their playful, adventurous spirits. Their journey begins with preparations in the household, where the atmosphere is full of excitement and energy. The story delves into the personalities of the four sisters, showcasing their individual traits through banter and minor mishaps, offering a glimpse into the dynamics of their family life. As they say…mehr

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The Four Corners is a children's novel that highlights the bonds of family and the excitement of new beginnings. As the family prepares for their journey to California, the narrative focuses on the close relationships between the sisters, capturing their playful, adventurous spirits. Their journey begins with preparations in the household, where the atmosphere is full of excitement and energy. The story delves into the personalities of the four sisters, showcasing their individual traits through banter and minor mishaps, offering a glimpse into the dynamics of their family life. As they say goodbye to their familiar home, the sisters eagerly anticipate the adventure that awaits them in California, filled with both laughter and curiosity. Along the way, the narrative hints at various encounters and escapades that will shape their experiences in a new land. The story underscores the importance of familial bonds, with the family facing the unknown together, offering a timeless reminder of the power of family and the thrill of exploration. Through their journey, the novel explores themes of resilience, discovery, and the beauty of embarking on new adventures as a unit.
Autorenporträt
Amy Ella Blanchard was an American writer, born on June 28, 1854, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Daniel Harris Blanchard and Sarah Reynolds. She was educated in public schools and later studied art in New York City and Philadelphia. Early in her career, Blanchard worked as an art teacher at the Woman's College in Baltimore, now Goucher College, before moving to teach drawing and painting in Plainfield, New Jersey. Blanchard s literary career began at the young age of 16 when her first poem was published. By the age of 19, she published her first book, but her major success came in 1893 when her stories gained widespread attention. In 1888, she published Bonny Bairns in collaboration with artist Ida Waugh, a book that was notable for its high-quality illustrations and catchy verses. Blanchard and Waugh shared a deep personal and professional bond, collaborating on many projects. She lived in Washington, D.C. for a time, where she continued to write and received recognition for her contributions to American literature. She died on July 4, 1926, in Bailey Island, Maine, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Maryland.