"When Mary Lennox was sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle everybody said she was the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen. It was true, too." (Published 1911)
I love the classics and plan to share some "opening lines" over the coming months. Comment if you like, or read for inspiration. Writing styles were different then, but were they really?
Sharon M. Himsl
Writer/Author. Blogging since 2011.
Published with Evernight Teen:
~~The Shells of Mersing
Love that opening. Makes me want to see that child.
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast too. Her name sounds pretty drab next to "Misselthwaite Manor."
DeleteAww, poor girl.
ReplyDeleteA character to root for right from the start. Kids love this book :)
DeleteI love this! I don't know why but she reminds me of my mom. I love the movie
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love how a book can do that? When it touches the heart, we've found a gem.
DeleteHey, that's a strong opening :-)
ReplyDeleteThe Secret Garden is one of my longest sitting title in my TBR list. One day I will read it.
Wow....time to read huh :)
DeleteHi Sharon,
ReplyDeleteAn intriguing opening sentence. I'm very aware of that book. Just never got around to reading it.
I think there should be a comma after the word, "uncle".
Take care,
Gary :)
Comma placement is so subjective these days, it's hard to know anymore!
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