Charley's Museum by Unknown
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| Author | Unknown |
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| Title |
Charley's Museum A Story for Young People |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Charley's Museum" by Unknown is a story aimed at young readers, published in the mid-19th century. This educational tale follows a curious twelve-year-old boy named Charley Carter, who is supported by his loving family, particularly his wealthy uncles who share a passion for Natural History. The book explores the establishment and growth of Charley's own museum, a space dedicated to his fascination with various animals, their shells, and their natural history. The narrative focuses on Charley's journey as he collects shells and stuffed animals with the guidance of his Uncle Brown, who encourages Charley's enthusiasm for learning. Throughout the story, Charley diligently organizes his newfound treasures, labeling them and learning their backgrounds. His uncle also inspires him to cultivate good study habits and to maintain moral values, steering him away from being influenced by negative stories or habits. The overarching theme emphasizes the importance of curiosity, the joy of learning about nature, and the cultivation of good character through education and diligence. Ultimately, Charley's museum becomes a vehicle for both knowledge and personal growth, setting the foundation for his future aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Collectors and collecting -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23742 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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