Mother Carey's Chickens

Mother Carey's Chickens is a heartwarming novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin, first published in 1911. The story follows the lives of the Carey family, a widow and her five children, who live in a small coastal town in Maine. The children - Nancy, Gilbert, Kitty, Phil, and Joel - are known as ""Mother Carey's chickens"" because of their mother's nurturing and protective nature. As the children grow up and face various challenges, they learn the importance of family, friendship, and perseverance. Nancy, the eldest, struggles to find her place in the world and balance her own desires with her responsibilities to her family. Gilbert, the only son, dreams of becoming a sailor and traveling the world. Kitty, the beauty of the family, must navigate the attention of suitors while staying true to herself. Phil, the tomboy, learns to embrace her femininity and find her own path. And Joel, the youngest, learns the value of hard work and determination. Throughout the novel, the Carey family faces financial struggles, illness, and the challenges of growing up. But through it all, they remain a close-knit family, supported by their mother's unwavering love and guidance. Mother Carey's Chickens is a timeless classic that explores universal themes of family, love, and resilience. Wiggin's charming and relatable characters will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.1911. Another heartwarming tale from the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. In this story the reader follows a strong-willed widow, Nancy Carey, as she struggles for the future of her beautiful daughters Nancy and Kitty and her beloved son Peter. Good humor and folksy grit help Mother Carey keep poverty and the wrong fellows for her daughters at bay. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.