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The Mary Frances Garden Book

Jane Eayre Fryer
$15.99
About

The Mary Frances Series

Jane Eayre Fryer was a school teacher who wrote The Mary Frances Series for young girls and boys to teach them practical skills for home and away. The books are written as part story and part lesson combining whimsical story telling with real life skills such as gardening, homemaking, first aid, sewing, and cooking. The Mary Frances Garden Book provides children with practical knowledge about home gardening.

First published in 1916, this edition is derived from the original book with color page decorations and illustrations by William F. Swirner. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.

Details

Author(s): Jane Eayre Fryer

Illustrator(s): William F. Swirner

Translator(s): None

Dimensions: 7.44" x 9.68"

Pages: 388

Font Size: 14 pt

Reading Level: 5th-7th Grade

Read Aloud Level: 3rd-5th Grade

Year First Published: 1916

ISBN: 9781649652812

Additional Information
Symbolic watercolor illustration for Jane Eayre Fryer: a woman seen from behind writing at a desk, with scenes inspired by their books.

Jane Eayre Fryer

was an American author best known for the Mary Frances books, which combine children's stories with practical instruction. Her young heroine learns through imaginative encounters with lively household objects and other memorable companions. The series turns activities such as sewing, cooking, gardening, and caring for others into adventures that invite readers to participate.

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