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Title: Histoire de Quillembois Soldat

Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Histoire de Quillembois Soldat" by André Hellé is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the adventures and experiences of Quillembois, a wooden soldier toy, as he navigates a whimsical yet poignant world of toys and the realities of being a soldier. The narrative likely explores themes of childhood, imagination, and the impact of war. The story begins with Quillembois, a wooden soldier who longs for companionship, particularly with a nearby shepherdess. As he gets sold to a child, he embarks on a journey of excitement, battle, and ultimately hardship, transitioning from a toy to an object of scorn among fellow toys due to an unfortunate mishap. Through various escapades, including lively battles with other toys, Quillembois discovers the transient nature of joy and the grave consequences of conflict. Despite moments of victory, he faces challenges that reflect broader themes of loss and identity, culminating in an emotional conclusion that mirrors the fate of many soldiers. The book serves as both a delightful tale and a subtle commentary on the realities of war, making it a rich reading experience for both children and adults. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hellé, André, 1871-1945

EBook No.: 31800

Published: Mar 28, 2010

Downloads: 43

Language: French

Subject: Toys -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Military miniatures -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Histoire de Quillembois Soldat

Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Histoire de Quillembois Soldat" by André Hellé is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the adventures and experiences of Quillembois, a wooden soldier toy, as he navigates a whimsical yet poignant world of toys and the realities of being a soldier. The narrative likely explores themes of childhood, imagination, and the impact of war. The story begins with Quillembois, a wooden soldier who longs for companionship, particularly with a nearby shepherdess. As he gets sold to a child, he embarks on a journey of excitement, battle, and ultimately hardship, transitioning from a toy to an object of scorn among fellow toys due to an unfortunate mishap. Through various escapades, including lively battles with other toys, Quillembois discovers the transient nature of joy and the grave consequences of conflict. Despite moments of victory, he faces challenges that reflect broader themes of loss and identity, culminating in an emotional conclusion that mirrors the fate of many soldiers. The book serves as both a delightful tale and a subtle commentary on the realities of war, making it a rich reading experience for both children and adults. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hellé, André, 1871-1945

EBook No.: 31800

Published: Mar 28, 2010

Downloads: 43

Language: French

Subject: Toys -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Military miniatures -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.