| Author |
Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 |
| Title |
Jonas on a Farm in Winter
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Internet Archive Children's Library; University of Florida; and Thaadd, Stan Goodman, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Jonas on a Farm in Winter" by Jacob Abbott is a children's narrative written in the mid-19th century that continues the story of Jonas, initially introduced in previous volumes. This work captures the daily life and adventures of young Jonas as he engages in farm activities during the winter season, highlighting themes of responsibility, teamwork, and integrity through his interactions with friends and the chores they undertake together. The opening of the book introduces Jonas waking early in the morning and preparing for the day's tasks on the farm. As he interacts with a variety of animals and engages in chores like building a fire and hauling wood, we see his character traits of diligence and care. The narrative sets the stage for his adventures, hinting at a day filled with camaraderie as he prepares to work alongside his friends while also responding to the changing winter weather. The description of the farm environment paints a vivid picture of rural life, making it engaging for young readers as they follow Jonas's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Farm life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Obedience -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12260 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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