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Title: The gold thimble : A story for little folks
Original Publication: Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1862.
Note: Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "The Gold Thimble: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's story written during the mid-19th century. This engaging narrative revolves around moral lessons adapted for young readers, exemplifying themes of honesty, temptation, and the consequences of one's actions. The story encourages children to reflect on their behaviors and to understand the distinction between material wealth and true happiness. The narrative follows Flora Lee, a young girl who loses a cherished gold thimble given to her by her aunt, which leads to a thoughtful exploration of values. Flora's family, including her friend Mary, is drawn into the search for the lost treasure, during which the girl's attachment to the thimble's sentimental value becomes evident. As Mr. Lee, Flora's father, tells a story within the story about a young man named Seekpeace and his encounters with the personifications of poverty and wealth, readers are reminded that true happiness is derived from integrity and moral choices rather than material possessions. Throughout, the story emphasizes the significance of kindness, humility, and the importance of a clear conscience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
Engraver: Andrew, John, 1815-1870
EBook No.: 72229
Published: Nov 26, 2023
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The gold thimble : A story for little folks
Original Publication: Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1862.
Note: Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "The Gold Thimble: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's story written during the mid-19th century. This engaging narrative revolves around moral lessons adapted for young readers, exemplifying themes of honesty, temptation, and the consequences of one's actions. The story encourages children to reflect on their behaviors and to understand the distinction between material wealth and true happiness. The narrative follows Flora Lee, a young girl who loses a cherished gold thimble given to her by her aunt, which leads to a thoughtful exploration of values. Flora's family, including her friend Mary, is drawn into the search for the lost treasure, during which the girl's attachment to the thimble's sentimental value becomes evident. As Mr. Lee, Flora's father, tells a story within the story about a young man named Seekpeace and his encounters with the personifications of poverty and wealth, readers are reminded that true happiness is derived from integrity and moral choices rather than material possessions. Throughout, the story emphasizes the significance of kindness, humility, and the importance of a clear conscience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
Engraver: Andrew, John, 1815-1870
EBook No.: 72229
Published: Nov 26, 2023
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.