A Flight with the Swallows; Or, Little Dorothy's Dream by Emma Marshall
QR code
"A Flight with the Swallows; Or, Little Dorothy's Dream" by Emma Marshall is a children's novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a little girl named Dorothy who, feeling isolated in her quiet English life, embarks on a dream journey inspired by the swallows who fly south for the winter. The narrative explores themes of companionship, childhood wonder, and the yearning for adventure as Dorothy is soon
drawn into a real journey to Italy alongside her mother, where new friendships and challenges await. The opening portion introduces Dorothy as an imaginative child who longs for connection beyond her quiet life with her mother and pets. Her daydreams about flying with the swallows lead to a conversation overheard between her mother and Dr. Bell, suggesting a trip to San Remo for her mother’s health. When Dorothy's uncle suggests she will have playmates in Italy, she expresses reluctance to leave her familiar comforts. After a series of warm interactions, the stage is set for Dorothy's adventure, exploring her feelings of attachment and reluctance toward change as she prepares for departure. The narrative captures the innocence and complexity of childhood emotions while hinting at the transformative experiences that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Marshall, Emma, 1830-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Flight with the Swallows; Or, Little Dorothy's Dream |
| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35455 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35455-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 476 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!