Jack the Hunchback: A Story of Adventure on the Coast of Maine by James Otis

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Author Otis, James, 1848-1912
Title Jack the Hunchback: A Story of Adventure on the Coast of Maine
Note Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Jack the Hunchback: A Story of Adventure on the Coast of Maine" by James Otis is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young hunchback named Jack Dudley, who becomes embroiled in a series of adventures after he and a baby, Louis, escape a catastrophic incident at sea. With themes of friendship, resilience, and loyalty, Jack’s journey emphasizes his determination to care for Louis while navigating the challenges that arise from his appearance and social status. The opening of the book presents an intriguing scenario where Jack and the baby are found adrift in a lifeboat off the coast of Maine after a ship explosion. Farmer Pratt and his son Tom discover them on the beach. While Farmer Pratt initially contemplates taking them to the poorhouse, Jack's quick thinking and bravery lead him to escape from that fate. The introduction sets the stage for Jack's adventures, highlighting his strong sense of responsibility for little Louis and establishing the conflict with Farmer Pratt, who is determined to return them to a life devoid of freedom. As Jack seeks shelter with Aunt Nancy, they develop a bond, but the ongoing threat from Farmer Pratt looms over them, creating tension and interest in their uncertain future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Farmers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Maine -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Missing children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sick -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Invalids -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 41708
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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