Description
By: Kate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923)
The Diary of a Goose Girl by Kate Douglas Wiggin is a heartwarming and charming story about a young girl named Rebecca Randall who goes to live on a farm with her Aunt Miranda and Cousin Adam. Rebecca has a deep connection with the animals on the farm, especially with the geese. She becomes their faithful caretaker and develops a special bond with them.
The author beautifully captures Rebecca’s love for nature and her gentle and kind heart through her diary entries. Readers will be drawn into Rebecca’s world and will root for her as she navigates the challenges of farm life and relationships with her family members.
Wiggin’s writing is captivating, full of vivid descriptions that bring the farm and its surroundings to life. The story is filled with humor, heartwarming moments, and valuable life lessons about compassion, friendship, and the importance of following one’s true passions.
Overall, The Diary of a Goose Girl is a delightful and wholesome read that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless classic that celebrates the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the joys of simple living.
Book Description:
The “Goose Girl” is a young and somewhat independent lady who, in fleeing from her lover with whom there had been a “little tiff,” became a “paying guest” at poultry farm in a quiet, out-of-the-way Sussex village, in the care of which she participates.
From the author of Mother Carey’s Chickens, The Bird’s Christmas Carol, etc.
