Bluff Crag; or, A Good Word Costs Nothing by Mrs. George Cupples
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"Bluff Crag; or, A Good Word Costs Nothing" by Mrs. George Cupples is a children's novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around themes of childhood, family values, and the importance of kindness. Set in a picturesque coastal setting, it emphasizes moral lessons through the experiences of young characters navigating challenges and relationships. The plot follows Lily, the protagonist, as she interacts with her Uncle John, siblings, and new
friends at a seaside location. The narrative weaves various adventures, notably focusing on the character Patrick, who struggles with mischief and learns valuable lessons about accountability, kindness, and family dynamics after a serious accident. Throughout the story, the children engage with one another, face challenges, and help each other while grappling with their emotions and responsibilities. The title highlights the overarching moral that a simple good word can have a profound impact, encouraging young readers to consider the power of their words and actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cupples, George, Mrs., 1839-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bluff Crag; or, A Good Word Costs Nothing |
| Note |
Images of the original pages are available through the International Children's Digital Library. See www.childrenslibrary.org/icdl/BookPreview?bookid=cupbluf_00360203&route=text |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the International Children's Digital Library (www.icdlbooks.org/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Brothers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children and death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Uncles -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Truthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seashore -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21636 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2500 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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