Black, White and Gray: A Story of Three Homes by Amy Walton
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"Black, White and Gray: A Story of Three Homes" by Amy Walton is a fictional children's tale set during the late 19th century. The story revolves around two children, Dennis and Maisie, who live with their aunt in a small English village called Fieldside while their parents work abroad in India. Their adventure begins with the discovery of three kittens—a black one, a white one, and a grey one—who cannot be kept
due to their aunt's strict rules regarding pets, thus prompting the children to find suitable homes for them. The beginning of the narrative introduces us to the simple yet idyllic life of Dennis and Maisie as they engage in playful curiosity and adventure, particularly surrounding the kittens. The children demonstrate a sense of justice when faced with the difficult decision of sending the white and grey kittens away, revealing their internal struggle as they navigate their feelings about the fate of the animals. As they explore their environment and their relationship with the kittens, the story paints a rich picture of their close-knit community and the responsibilities that come with caring for living beings, ultimately setting the stage for a heartwarming journey about discovery and compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walton, Amy, 1848-1899 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Barnes, Robert, 1840-1895 |
| Title | Black, White and Gray: A Story of Three Homes |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cats -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23130 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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