The Gold Thread; and, Wee Davie: Two Stories for the Young by Norman Macleod
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| Author | Macleod, Norman, 1812-1872 |
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| Title | The Gold Thread; and, Wee Davie: Two Stories for the Young |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Carol Brown, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Gold Thread and Wee Davie: Two Stories for the Young" by Norman Macleod is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. The book features enchanting narratives designed to teach moral lessons, with strong emphasis on themes of duty, bravery, and the importance of parental guidance. The opening story follows Eric, the son of King Magnus, as he navigates a dark and foreboding forest filled with dangers, while characters like Wolf, the swineherd, introduce both friendship and conflict. The beginning of "The Gold Thread" sets up a captivating tale as young Eric finds himself lost in a sprawling forest, struggling with feelings of fear and loss. Described as a lovely boy dressed in royal attire, he encounters various challenges, including a wild confrontation with Wolf, who attempts to rob him. Through a series of harrowing adventures, Eric learns about the consequences of disobedience from his father and discovers the meaning of true loyalty and kindness. The themes of duty and moral growth emerge strongly as he navigates through various trials, leading to critical introspection about his own actions and decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63572 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 30, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 37 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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