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The Flag-Raising

Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

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English
Double 9 Books
01 February 2024
"""The Flag-Raising"" is an ancient Community human sprits story book written by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin. This story, constructed with care and remarkable know-how, exemplifies Wiggin's present for telling deeply emotional and inspiring tales. Set in a tiny American network, the tale revolves around the making plans and satisfaction of a flag-elevating rite. Wiggin makes use of this focal factor to research issues related to country wide delight, cohesion, and a network's collective memory primarily based on shared values and customs. The personalities are certainly depicted, each contributing to the tapestry of communal life and the experience of belonging that the flag represents. Wiggin's wording is sleek and evocative, communicating the core of the American manner of existence in addition to the enduring concepts symbolized with the aid of the flag. Her potential to weave non-public memories into larger topics of patriotism and communal engagement makes ""The Flag-Raising"" a fascinating read. The work of literature serves as a reminder of the significance of banding collectively to celebrate and guard the ideas that define a country. ""The Flag-Raising"" exemplifies Wiggin's lengthy impact as a creator able to touching her readers' hearts while inspiring them to bear in mind their very own contributions to the cloth of their communities."

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Imprint:   Double 9 Books
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 3mm
Weight:   73g
ISBN:   9789361423444
ISBN 10:   9361423444
Pages:   50
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

"Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin was a prominent American novelist, educator, and child rights campaigner. She is well known for her famous children's tale ""Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm"" and her contributions to early childhood education. Wiggin's masterwork, ""The Flag-Raising,"" exemplifies her ability to capture the essence of small-town America and the ideals of community, patriotism, and tenacity. The novel follows the citizens of a small American village as they gather to celebrate Independence Day and raise the flag in a spirit of unity and pride. Wiggin's descriptive storytelling and strong character development provide a touching depiction of American life and the enduring relationships that unite people across generations. Throughout her career, Wiggin was a prominent supporter of children's literature and education. She thought that narrative could spark imagination, create empathy, and impart moral principles in young readers. Wiggin, a pioneering educator, used new teaching methods and advocated for early childhood education. Wiggin's legacy lives on through her timeless literary works and educational initiatives."

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