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Title:
The Jester's Sword
How Aldebaran, the King's Son Wore the Sheathed Sword of Conquest
Note: Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Jester's Sword" by Annie Fellows Johnston is a captivating novel published in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of courage, destiny, and personal transformation through the fantastical tale of Aldebaran, a prince destined for greatness, who becomes a jester after a tragedy alters his life. The story weaves together elements of adventure and introspection, illustrating the contrast between external achievements and internal struggles. The narrative follows Aldebaran as he is born under auspicious stars, destined to wield a legendary sword and achieve great feats. However, after a devastating accident leaves him crippled, he feels stripped of his purpose and identity. In a twist of fate, he meets a jester who helps him understand that true courage lies not in outward glory but in enduring hardship and providing joy to others. Aldebaran ultimately adopts the jester's role, embracing his new identity while reflecting the light of hope and cheer to those around him. As he learns to navigate his changed reality, the story culminates in a profound realization of inner strength and dignity, challenging the traditional notions of heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931
Illustrator: Bauer, E. B.
EBook No.: 39385
Published: Apr 6, 2012
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Princes -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Swords -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Jester's Sword
How Aldebaran, the King's Son Wore the Sheathed Sword of Conquest
Note: Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Jester's Sword" by Annie Fellows Johnston is a captivating novel published in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of courage, destiny, and personal transformation through the fantastical tale of Aldebaran, a prince destined for greatness, who becomes a jester after a tragedy alters his life. The story weaves together elements of adventure and introspection, illustrating the contrast between external achievements and internal struggles. The narrative follows Aldebaran as he is born under auspicious stars, destined to wield a legendary sword and achieve great feats. However, after a devastating accident leaves him crippled, he feels stripped of his purpose and identity. In a twist of fate, he meets a jester who helps him understand that true courage lies not in outward glory but in enduring hardship and providing joy to others. Aldebaran ultimately adopts the jester's role, embracing his new identity while reflecting the light of hope and cheer to those around him. As he learns to navigate his changed reality, the story culminates in a profound realization of inner strength and dignity, challenging the traditional notions of heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931
Illustrator: Bauer, E. B.
EBook No.: 39385
Published: Apr 6, 2012
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Fairy tales
Subject: Princes -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Swords -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.