Deer Godchild by Marguerite Bernard and Edith Serrell
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"Deer Godchild" by Marguerite Bernard and Edith Serrell is a touching epistolary novel published in the aftermath of World War I, specifically during the early 20th century. The book centers around a twelve-year-old boy named James Prendergast Jackson Jr., who takes on the responsibility of being a godfather to an orphaned boy in France, André Leblanc, as part of a humanitarian effort to support the fatherless children of war-torn Europe. Through their
letters, the story explores themes of kindness, generosity, and the innocence of childhood, all set against the backdrop of the challenges and hardships brought on by war. The narrative unfolds through a series of letters exchanged between James and André, revealing their lives, thoughts, and feelings about the ongoing war and their respective circumstances. James, in his New York hometown, shares his determined efforts to raise funds to provide for André's needs, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit as he takes on various odd jobs. Meanwhile, in France, André expresses his gratitude and affection while navigating the challenges of life without a father. As their correspondence develops, humor and misunderstandings arise, particularly when gender assumptions cause a mix-up, leading James to initially believe he has a boy, only to discover that André is, in fact, a girl. The letters capture the unique voice of childhood, blending innocence with the harsh realities of their world, making "Deer Godchild" an endearing portrayal of friendship and compassion amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bernard, Marguerite |
|---|---|
| Author | Serrell, Edith |
| Title | Deer Godchild |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Tamiko I. Camacho, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Children -- United States -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Children -- France -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13125 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 449 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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