Mother Carey's Chickens (novel) facts for kids
Mother Carey's Chickens is a heartwarming novel written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. It was first published in 1911 by Houghton Mifflin. The story is about a family who finds happiness even when things are tough.
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What is Mother Carey's Chickens About?
The book tells the story of the Carey family. There are four children who are very happy, even though they don't have much money and their father is gone. They are good at making life better for everyone around them.
Challenges for the Carey Family
Things get a bit tricky when their cousin, Julia, comes to live with them. Julia is a bit snobby and thinks money is very important. The Carey children face many disappointments. For example, Gilbert, one of the children, has to give up his dream of going to college.
How Julia Changes
As Julia lives with the Careys, she starts to learn something important. She realizes that being truly happy doesn't depend on how much money you have. She changes her mind about what really matters in life.
How the Story Became Movies
Mother Carey's Chickens was so popular that it was turned into plays and movies.
Early Adaptations
The story was first made into a play in 1917. Later, it became a movie.
Famous Film Versions
There have been two well-known movie versions:
- The 1938 RKO film starred Anne Shirley as Nancy and Fay Bainter as Mother Carey.
- The 1963 Disney musical version is called Summer Magic. It featured Hayley Mills and Dorothy McGuire.
