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Rosemary
Josephine Lawrence began her career as a journalist and then switched to writing books for children. She later branched out into adult fiction. Rosemary is a story written for girls. The character of Rosemary appears later in Rainbow Hill and Rosemary and the Princess. Rosemary's mother is ill and is sent to a sanitarium to recover. Rosemary and her siblings must cope with this change in their lifestyle and learn to take on more of the household chores. It is hard at first to live with their strict uncle.
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First published January 1, 1922
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Josephine Lawrence
115 books7 followersA versatile and prolific author, Josephine Lawrence began her career in journalism, soon branched out to ghostwrite girls' and tots' series under her own name and pseudonymously, then went on to earn national recognition for her adult fiction. When she died in 1978, she had written 33 adult novels and approximately 100 children's books. Despite Lawrence's many publications, biographical information about her remains sparse, scattered among a number of brief articles and reviews of her books. This webpage attempts to remedy that lack of information by providing a detailed bio-bibliography of a noteworthy -- and too often overlooked -- woman writer.
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March 17, 2024
A lovely introduction to Josephine Lawrence’s books!
I really liked Rosemary—the story was full of friendship, growing up and everyday family celebrations (or challenges).
The only thing about this story that I didn’t enjoy is that meanness and pettiness are not accounted for in any way. There are two characters (one is younger and one is older) who are habitually cause Rosemary suffering. By the end of the book, neither one of them apologizes for her actions and there is no resolution. It seems like they will both continue act this way, which seems incredible and unfair.
Other than that, it was a truly enjoyable book.
Josephine Lawrence’s writing style is wonderful—engaging, touching and amusing. I’m looking forward to reading more of her books in my collection!
I really liked Rosemary—the story was full of friendship, growing up and everyday family celebrations (or challenges).
The only thing about this story that I didn’t enjoy is that meanness and pettiness are not accounted for in any way. There are two characters (one is younger and one is older) who are habitually cause Rosemary suffering. By the end of the book, neither one of them apologizes for her actions and there is no resolution. It seems like they will both continue act this way, which seems incredible and unfair.
Other than that, it was a truly enjoyable book.
Josephine Lawrence’s writing style is wonderful—engaging, touching and amusing. I’m looking forward to reading more of her books in my collection!
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