The book of one syllable by Esther Bakewell
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| Author | Bakewell, Esther, 1798-1873 |
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| Title | The book of one syllable |
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Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "The Book of One Syllable" by Esther Bakewell is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. Designed to be accessible to young readers, the book employs simple language, utilizing only one-syllable words to convey moral lessons through various tales that explore themes such as honesty, self-restraint, and the consequences of one's actions. The stories narrate the experiences of characters like Ruth Grey, a girl whose curiosity leads her to sneak into a forbidden room and indulge in sweets, resulting in feelings of shame and guilt. Other tales depict children facing the repercussions of disobedience and the importance of listening to parental advice, as seen in the stories of George Crisp and the Lloyd children who venture out to a fair against their parents' wishes. Each narrative serves to instruct the reader on valuable life lessons, ultimately fostering a sense of moral understanding through engaging, relatable storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23453 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 63 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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