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Title: Bertie's Home; or, the Way to be Happy
Note: Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Bertie's Home; or, the Way to be Happy" by Madeline Leslie is a children's novel written during the late 19th century. As the first volume in the Woodlawn series, the book chronicles the adventures of young Bertie Curtis and his family as they embark on the journey of building a new home in the peaceful village of Oxford. The story revolves around themes of family, kindness, and the importance of hard work, cleverly woven with educational elements about different trades and building practices. The narrative unfolds with the Curtis family, particularly Bertie and his sister Winnie, as they move into a serene country setting and begin to establish their new home named Woodlawn. The story captures various pivotal moments, such as Mr. Curtis's determination to support his wife's health, their excitement about constructing their dream house, and the valuable lessons Bertie learns from interacting with the workmen involved in the building process. Throughout the book, Bertie's character is molded as he navigates friendships, familial bonds, and moral challenges, ultimately emphasizing the significance of good deeds, respect, and honesty in achieving true happiness. The book is filled with illustrations and engaging scenarios that enhance the learning experience for young readers, making it both entertaining and instructive. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leslie, Madeline, 1815-1893
EBook No.: 23683
Published: Dec 2, 2007
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Country life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Bertie's Home; or, the Way to be Happy
Note: Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Bertie's Home; or, the Way to be Happy" by Madeline Leslie is a children's novel written during the late 19th century. As the first volume in the Woodlawn series, the book chronicles the adventures of young Bertie Curtis and his family as they embark on the journey of building a new home in the peaceful village of Oxford. The story revolves around themes of family, kindness, and the importance of hard work, cleverly woven with educational elements about different trades and building practices. The narrative unfolds with the Curtis family, particularly Bertie and his sister Winnie, as they move into a serene country setting and begin to establish their new home named Woodlawn. The story captures various pivotal moments, such as Mr. Curtis's determination to support his wife's health, their excitement about constructing their dream house, and the valuable lessons Bertie learns from interacting with the workmen involved in the building process. Throughout the book, Bertie's character is molded as he navigates friendships, familial bonds, and moral challenges, ultimately emphasizing the significance of good deeds, respect, and honesty in achieving true happiness. The book is filled with illustrations and engaging scenarios that enhance the learning experience for young readers, making it both entertaining and instructive. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leslie, Madeline, 1815-1893
EBook No.: 23683
Published: Dec 2, 2007
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Country life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.