Georgie by Jacob Abbott
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About this eBook
| Author | Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 |
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| Title | Georgie |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Produced by Barbara Tozier, Joseph R. Hauser, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Georgie" by Jacob Abbott is a children's storybook written in the mid-19th century. It follows the life of a young boy named Georgie, who is physically disabled and unable to walk but finds joy and purpose through creativity and friendship. The book touches on themes of kindness, resourcefulness, and the importance of play for children's development. The narrative introduces Georgie as a sick boy who, despite his challenges, engages in making toys and crafts with the help of his friends Rollo and Jonas. As he grows more skilled, he earns money from selling his creations, which he generously shares with his father to support the family. Throughout the book, various interactions highlight the value of friendship, empathy, and the joy derived from both giving and receiving. By the end, Georgie's positive spirit and the friendships he nurtures underscore the message that happiness can be found through creativity and connection, regardless of physical limitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19256 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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