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Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch

L. Frank Baum (1913)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesAunt Jane's Nieces #8
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.7
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Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

RacismClass Struggle

Positive tags

FriendshipSelf-Discovery

Heroine archetypes

Career-Driven HeroineOutspoken Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs

Tropes

Fish out of WaterFound Family

Themes

Racism and PrejudiceProgressive vs Traditional ValuesClass and LaborCultural ConflictFamily DynamicsSocial Justice

Synopsis

The story of racial tension on a California ranch, as one of the nieces and her progressive-minded husband employ a Mexican governess. Uncle John is not pleased with the arrangement and hires a white governess to replace her.

Tags

Historical FictionDomestic FictionSocial Commentary