The Beacon Second Reader by James H. Fassett
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| Author | Fassett, James H. (James Hiram), 1869-1930 |
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| Title | The Beacon Second Reader |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Beacon Second Reader" by James H. Fassett is a children's reader written in the early 20th century. This educational work focuses on stories with recognized literary merit, particularly fairy tales and folklore, aimed at young readers in their second school year. It serves to engage children's imaginations through classic tales, reinforcing the value of storytelling in early childhood education. The opening portion of "The Beacon Second Reader" introduces the reader to the author's intent to select and simplify well-known stories for children. It highlights the appeal of fairy tales, noting their ability to captivate young minds at a developmental stage where they are particularly responsive to fantasy and imagination. The text presents the narrative of a poor shoemaker whose fortunes change when he discovers that tiny elves are making shoes for him overnight, illustrating the magic and intrigue that these timeless tales bring to young audiences. Through this setup, the reader can expect a delightful exploration of themes such as kindness, hope, and the unexpected joys that can come from hard circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Readers |
| Subject | Reading (Elementary) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15659 |
| Release Date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 168 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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