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Title: The Birthday Party: A Story for Little Folks
Note: Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Suzan Flanagan and the Online
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Summary: "The Birthday Party: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's narrative written during the mid-19th century. This book falls under the category of a children's story and revolves around the celebration of a young girl's birthday, exploring themes of generosity, social responsibility, and the innocence of childhood. It is set in a small town environment, capturing the essence of family life and community engagement during its time. The story follows Flora Lee as her parents prepare to celebrate her birthday. With the guidance of her mother, Flora invites her friends to a festive gathering, thoughtfully considering who should be included to ensure everyone has a good time. Throughout the planning and execution of her party, Flora grapples with her feelings about wealth and generosity, questioning whether it is right to spend money on personal enjoyment when it could benefit those who are less fortunate. The party becomes a delightful affair with music, games, and food, highlighting the joy of childhood celebrations while reinforcing the idea that spending money can also positively impact the community. In a whimsical twist, the story culminates in Flora discovering that a quirky old fiddler entertaining the children is, in fact, her father in disguise, adding an element of surprise that emphasizes family love and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
EBook No.: 21901
Published: Jun 22, 2007
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Birthdays -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Play -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Charity -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Death -- Religious aspects -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Birthday Party: A Story for Little Folks
Note: Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Suzan Flanagan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from scans of public domain material
produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)
Summary: "The Birthday Party: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's narrative written during the mid-19th century. This book falls under the category of a children's story and revolves around the celebration of a young girl's birthday, exploring themes of generosity, social responsibility, and the innocence of childhood. It is set in a small town environment, capturing the essence of family life and community engagement during its time. The story follows Flora Lee as her parents prepare to celebrate her birthday. With the guidance of her mother, Flora invites her friends to a festive gathering, thoughtfully considering who should be included to ensure everyone has a good time. Throughout the planning and execution of her party, Flora grapples with her feelings about wealth and generosity, questioning whether it is right to spend money on personal enjoyment when it could benefit those who are less fortunate. The party becomes a delightful affair with music, games, and food, highlighting the joy of childhood celebrations while reinforcing the idea that spending money can also positively impact the community. In a whimsical twist, the story culminates in Flora discovering that a quirky old fiddler entertaining the children is, in fact, her father in disguise, adding an element of surprise that emphasizes family love and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
EBook No.: 21901
Published: Jun 22, 2007
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Birthdays -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Play -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Charity -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Death -- Religious aspects -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.