Goody Two Shoes by Walter Crane
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| Illustrator | Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 |
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| Title | Goody Two Shoes |
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Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook:
#37877 (Illustrated in color of modern style) #45278 (Illustrated in color of ancient style) #21428 (Illustrated in color) #13675 (Illustrated with small old Woodcuts) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Goody Two Shoes" by Walter Crane is a children's storybook likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows the life of a poor orphan girl named Margery, who is affectionately called Goody Two Shoes due to her one pair of shoes, symbolizing her modest beginnings and eventual rise in status. The book examines themes of kindness, education, and social justice in a whimsical yet instructive manner, characteristic of children's literature of that era. The story begins with Margery and her brother Tommy facing hardship after their father loses their farm and both parents pass away. With the help of a kind clergyman, Margery receives a pair of shoes, which sparks her joy and leads to her being nicknamed Goody Two Shoes. She becomes passionate about education and takes it upon herself to teach the village children. Amid various trials, including false accusations of witchcraft, Margery's character shines. Ultimately, Margery's success results in her becoming the village schoolmistress, and she eventually marries a kind gentleman who appreciates her dedication to helping others, reinforcing the moral that goodness and virtue lead to reward. Margery's story promotes values of compassion and learning, making it an enduring tale for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Trials (Witchcraft) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37877 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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