
In this sweet tale two sisters, Camille and Madeleine, share a world of gentle affection and quiet harmony. Camille, the older by a year, is lively and loves noisy games, while Madeleine prefers the calm of caring for her dolls and books. Their differences never disturb their bond; each willingly yields to the other’s wishes, creating a picture of perfect sisterly cooperation that endears them to everyone around them.
One bright afternoon the girls decide to “move” their beloved dolls into a new little house, arranging tiny furniture and swapping wardrobes with the seriousness of grown‑ups. Their collaboration is full of chatter, laughter, and the tender compromises that define their relationship. Yet, as they bustle about, a small mishap looms, hinting that even the most harmonious partnerships must navigate unexpected moments. The story captures the warmth of childhood, the joy of shared imagination, and the subtle lessons that arise from everyday adventures.
Language
fr
Duration
~5 hours (306K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2011-02-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1799–1874
A Russian-born French countess who became one of the best-loved writers for children, she is still remembered for lively, moral, and often mischievous stories like Sophie's Misfortunes. Her books helped shape 19th-century French children's literature and have stayed in print for generations.
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