The dark night : or, The fear of man bringeth a snare by Lucy Ellen Guernsey

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Author Guernsey, Lucy Ellen, 1826-1899
Title The dark night : or, The fear of man bringeth a snare
Original Publication Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, 1871.
Note Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "The dark night: or, The fear of man bringeth a snare" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a children's novel likely written in the late 19th century. This story revolves around themes of morality, truth, and the consequences of one's actions as it follows the lives of two siblings, Osric and Elsie Dennison, and their experiences in their small town of Boonville. The book delves into the dynamics of sibling relationships and moral growth in the face of temptation. The narrative begins on a spring morning with the twins preparing for school, but it quickly develops into a moral dilemma when Osric's penchant for fun leads him to drag his more conscientious sister, Elsie, into a secretive plan to skip school and witness a funeral. The story unfolds with Osric's careless choices and subsequent cowardice, as he abandons his friend Christopher during a moment of panic that results in the boy being accidentally locked in a burial vault. The climax revolves around the desperate search for Christopher amidst an approaching storm, highlighting themes of responsibility, fear, and redemption as Osric grapples with his fears and ultimately confronts the consequences of his actions, leading to profound personal growth by the end of the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Christian fiction
Subject Twins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 72021
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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