Chamberlain, Penny. The olden days locket.Sono Nis Press (P.O. Box 160,Winlaw, BC, Canada, VOG 2J0). 198p. c2002. 1-55039-128-3 $6.95. J Time travel intrigues miserable, bookish book·ish adj. 1. Of, relating to, or resembling a book. 2. Fond of books; studious. 3. Relying chiefly on book learning: Jess jesse, jess a leather strap placed around each shank of a hawk used for hunting, for the attachment of a leash. in this quiet mystery. Jess hasn't made any friends among the Maxines and Tiffanies of her new town. Driven out of her house by home renovations The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. , she takes refuge at Point Ellice House, a preserved Victorian home staffed with re-enactors. Her interest piqued by glimpses of a ghost, she is thrilled when she is employed to play a maid for the summer. At Point Ellice House, Jess is frequently drawn back in time into the life of Rose, a servant girl her own age. Rose is a happy child until a streetcar streetcar, small, self-propelled railroad car, similar to the type used in rapid-transit systems, that operates on tracks running through city streets and is used to carry passengers. accident leaves her orphaned or·phan n. 1. a. A child whose parents are dead. b. A child who has been deprived of parental care and has not been adopted. 2. A young animal without a mother. 3. , dependent on her parlor maid aunt and her aunt's kind employers. Rose's most precious possession--a locket belonging to her long-dead mother, given to her by her father the day he was killed--was lost in the accident, and Rose spends much of her free time searching for it. As a passive observer of Rose's life, Jess is intrigued by the tragic mystery. Clever Jess solves the puzzle, allowing Rose's ghost to rest. As a karmic reward, she has no sooner solved the puzzle than a friendly looking, bookish girl moves in next door. This is a gentle adventure, affectionate towards its characters and the quiet, book-loving readers who will enjoy this tale. Deborah Kaplan, Arlington, MA |
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