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Title: Launch the lifeboat!

Original Publication: London: The Religious Tract Society, 1886.

Note: Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Summary: "Launch the lifeboat!" by Mrs. O. F. Walton is a children's storybook written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around themes of bravery, rescue, and faith, showcasing the adventures and heroism of characters facing life's dangers at sea. It is a narrative that likely aims to impart moral lessons and inspire young readers about the importance of compassion and courage. The story follows an old fisherman named Jonah who recounts his experiences during a stormy night when a ship goes down near the shores. As the bell indicating distress rings, Jonah and his companions rush to launch the lifeboat, battling treacherous waves to save the stranded passengers, including women and children. Through their efforts, they manage to rescue several people and face various challenges, including a dramatic moment with a baby thrown overboard. The narrative is not just about the rescue mission; it delves into themes of faith, as Jonah reflects on prayers for divine assistance, drawing parallels between physical and spiritual salvation. Ultimately, the story emphasizes the importance of community, the spirit of courage in the face of danger, and reliance on faith during difficult times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Walton, O. F., Mrs., 1849-1939

Illustrator: Rhodes, H. J. (Henry John)

EBook No.: 72363

Published: Dec 9, 2023

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Rescues -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Children and death -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Lifeboats -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:72363:2 2023-12-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rhodes, H. J. (Henry John) Walton, O. F., Mrs. en 1
2024-11-06T01:59:17Z Launch the lifeboat!

This edition has images.

Title: Launch the lifeboat!

Original Publication: London: The Religious Tract Society, 1886.

Note: Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Summary: "Launch the lifeboat!" by Mrs. O. F. Walton is a children's storybook written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around themes of bravery, rescue, and faith, showcasing the adventures and heroism of characters facing life's dangers at sea. It is a narrative that likely aims to impart moral lessons and inspire young readers about the importance of compassion and courage. The story follows an old fisherman named Jonah who recounts his experiences during a stormy night when a ship goes down near the shores. As the bell indicating distress rings, Jonah and his companions rush to launch the lifeboat, battling treacherous waves to save the stranded passengers, including women and children. Through their efforts, they manage to rescue several people and face various challenges, including a dramatic moment with a baby thrown overboard. The narrative is not just about the rescue mission; it delves into themes of faith, as Jonah reflects on prayers for divine assistance, drawing parallels between physical and spiritual salvation. Ultimately, the story emphasizes the importance of community, the spirit of courage in the face of danger, and reliance on faith during difficult times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Walton, O. F., Mrs., 1849-1939

Illustrator: Rhodes, H. J. (Henry John)

EBook No.: 72363

Published: Dec 9, 2023

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Rescues -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Children and death -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Lifeboats -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:72363:3 2023-12-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rhodes, H. J. (Henry John) Walton, O. F., Mrs. en 1