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Title: The Blue Lagoon: A Romance
Note: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Edward A. Malone. Corrections by Roger Frank.
Summary: "The Blue Lagoon: A Romance" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the adventures of two children, Emmeline and Dick, as they navigate life and survival after being cast away on a deserted tropical island, following a catastrophic event on a ship. The book explores themes of innocence, the beauty of nature, and the complexities of childhood as they encounter various challenges in their new environment. The opening of the novel presents a rich tapestry of characters aboard the ship, including Mr. Button, a colorful sailor, and Arthur Lestrange, a sickly man traveling with his children, Emmeline and Dick. As the narrative unfolds, it details the atmosphere on the ship, portraying sailor life filled with camaraderie and mythology. However, tensions rise as the ship faces a dire fire situation, leading to the eventual separation of the characters when Mr. Lestrange ensures the safety of the children, setting the stage for their journey into the unknown. Ultimately, this section draws readers into a world of anticipation and adventure, hinting at the challenges and growth that lie ahead for the young protagonists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951
EBook No.: 393
Published: Jan 1, 1996
Downloads: 247
Language: English
Subject: Islands -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Cousins -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Fiction
Subject: Castaways -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Blue Lagoon: A Romance
Note: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Edward A. Malone. Corrections by Roger Frank.
Summary: "The Blue Lagoon: A Romance" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the adventures of two children, Emmeline and Dick, as they navigate life and survival after being cast away on a deserted tropical island, following a catastrophic event on a ship. The book explores themes of innocence, the beauty of nature, and the complexities of childhood as they encounter various challenges in their new environment. The opening of the novel presents a rich tapestry of characters aboard the ship, including Mr. Button, a colorful sailor, and Arthur Lestrange, a sickly man traveling with his children, Emmeline and Dick. As the narrative unfolds, it details the atmosphere on the ship, portraying sailor life filled with camaraderie and mythology. However, tensions rise as the ship faces a dire fire situation, leading to the eventual separation of the characters when Mr. Lestrange ensures the safety of the children, setting the stage for their journey into the unknown. Ultimately, this section draws readers into a world of anticipation and adventure, hinting at the challenges and growth that lie ahead for the young protagonists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951
EBook No.: 393
Published: Jan 1, 1996
Downloads: 247
Language: English
Subject: Islands -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Cousins -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Fiction
Subject: Castaways -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.