John of the Woods by Abbie Farwell Brown
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About this eBook
| Author | Brown, Abbie Farwell, 1871-1927 |
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| Title | John of the Woods |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "John of the Woods" by Abbie Farwell Brown is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to a young boy named Gigi, a tumbler who has escaped from the cruel treatment of his Gypsy masters. The narrative unfolds in a whimsical setting where Gigi's adventures lead him into the depths of a forest, ultimately transforming his life as he aligns himself with the kind-hearted hermit and a variety of animals that populate his new world. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Gigi's life within a traveling troupe of tumblers, where he is oppressed and beaten by his masters. During a performance, he is deeply unhappy and dreams of escape. Following a near-fatal incident during the act, Gigi is given a glimmer of hope by a compassionate woman from the audience who encourages him to run away. Seizing the opportunity when his captors venture to the inn, he decides to flee, finding brief solace in a kind family before venturing into the woods. Gigi soon encounters an old hermit who becomes a father figure, allowing him to embrace a more compassionate and peaceful existence away from the cruelty he has suffered. The beginning of Gigi's journey serves as a poignant reflection of resilience, transformation, and the warmth of newfound freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Forest animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13905 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 57 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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