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Judy

by Temple Bailey (1869–1953)

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  • 27 chapters
  • Reading level: 6th grade

"Judy" by Temple Bailey is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two young girls, Anne Batcheller, a simple country girl, and Judy Jameson, a more sophisticated newcomer from the city who is set to live with her grandfather, Judge Jameson. The novel explores their contrasting backgrounds, personalities, and the budding friendship that develops between them as they navigate the complexities of their lives. The opening of "Judy" introduces readers to Anne and her whimsical world filled with dreams and imaginative scenes, particularly highlighted through her interactions with her pets, Belinda the cat and Becky the crow. The arrival of Judy marks a significant change in Anne's life; Judy embodies a different lifestyle, filled with beauty and confidence that both fascinates and unsettles Anne. As they meet for the first time, their differences are immediately apparent, from their views on books to their preferences in pets and food. This initial encounter sets the stage for exploring their personalities and the relationship dynamics that emerge as they spend more time together, suggesting that while their friendship will be tested, it also holds the promise of personal growth and adventure.

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  • Girls
  • Country life
  • Grandparents as parents

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Chapter I

THE JUDGE AND JUDY

There was a plum-tree in the orchard, all snow and ebony against a sky of sapphire.

Becky Sharp, perched among the fragrant blossoms, crooned soft nothings to herself. Under the tree little Anne lay at full length on the tender green sod and dreamed daydreams.

"Belinda," she said to her great white cat, "Belinda, if we could fly like Becky Sharp, we would all go to Egypt and eat our lunch on the top of the pyramids."

Belinda, keeping a wary eye on a rusty red robin on a near-by stump, waved her tail conversationally.

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Contents

Show all 27 chapters
  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV: "Your Grandmother, My Dear"
  5. Chapter V
  6. Chapter VI
  7. Chapter VII
  8. Chapter VIII
  9. Chapter IX
  10. Chapter X
  11. Chapter XI
  12. Chapter XII
  13. Chapter XIII
  14. Chapter XIV
  15. Chapter XV
  16. Chapter XVI
  17. Chapter XVII
  18. Chapter XVIII
  19. Chapter XIX
  20. Chapter XX
  21. Chapter XXI
  22. Chapter XXII
  23. Chapter XXIII
  24. Chapter XXIV: "Home Is the Sailor from the Sea"
  25. Chapter XXV
  26. Chapter XXVI
  27. Chapter XXVII

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About this edition

This free edition of Judy by Temple Bailey comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #17982, released 2006-03-14. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Novels, American Literature.

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