Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions by Kirk Munroe
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About this eBook
| Author | Munroe, Kirk, 1850-1930 |
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| LoC No. | 07032281 |
| Title | Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Prince Dusty: A Story of the Oil Regions" by Kirk Munroe is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Arthur Dale Dustin, affectionately known as "Prince Dusty," who faces challenges and adventures in an oil-rich region while grappling with feelings of isolation from his cousins. The narrative combines elements of fantasy and adventure, appealing to the imagination of young readers. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Arthur, who feels like an outsider among his boisterous cousins and longs for companionship, particularly from little Cynthia, who shows him kindness. After a series of incidents that highlight his struggles with his cousins and the disciplinary measures imposed by Aunt Nancy, Arthur decides to embark on a quest for adventure together with Cynthia. They set out to rescue a fallen bird and a trapped butterfly, nurturing their belief in their princely personas. Their innocent adventures are contrasted against the backdrop of Arthur's tumultuous life at home, hinting at his eventual desire to break free and seek new beginnings. As the story unfolds, the challenges posed by their environment and relationships become central to their growth and the development of their friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
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| Subject | Petroleum workers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Oil well drilling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61969 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 48 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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