Born to Wander: A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures by Gordon Stables
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| Author | Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910 |
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| Illustrator | Cheshire, William |
| Title | Born to Wander: A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "Born to Wander: A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures" by Gordon Stables is a children's adventure narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The book follows siblings Leonard and Effie Lyle as they embark on whimsical journeys filled with nature, exploration, and the allure of adventure. Centered around their childhood exploits, the story embraces themes of imagination, familial love, and the spirit of discovery. The opening portion of the book paints a vivid picture of Grayling House and its surrounding wilderness, introducing us to the lively character of Effie as she interacts with the garden flowers. The narrative shifts to her brother Leonard, highlighting their playful bond as they engage in imaginative games. Soon, their adventurous spirits lead them to plan a gipsy-style journey in a caravan, demonstrating their longing for exploration and the unknown. As the chapter unfolds, we witness not only the beauty of nature but also a hint of the thrilling escapades that await them outside their familiar surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Nomads -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37252 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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