Happy Days for Boys and Girls by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Happy Days for Boys and Girls |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Happy Days for Boys and Girls" by Various is a collection of children’s stories and poems written in the late 19th century. This anthology features a diverse range of contributions from well-known authors such as Louisa M. Alcott and C.A. Stephens, with narratives that engage young readers with themes of adventure, childhood, morality, and nature. The collection is designed to entertain and educate, promoting virtues and delightful tales that resonate with the imaginations of boys and girls. The opening portion introduces the story "The Orchard's Grandmother," which sets the scene in an idyllic English garden more than two centuries ago, depicting an elderly grandmother and her young granddaughter, Polly. On a warm September day, they engage in light-hearted activities while bees buzz and swallows dart through the orchard. The grandmother encourages Polly to gather fruit for a tea party, leading to a whimsical exchange about apples and the peculiar desire to grow an apple tree from seeds. As the story unfolds, it hints at deeper themes of patience and care, weaving in historical context as Polly's father is pursued due to his loyalty to the king during a time of conflict. The narrative combines innocence with poignant moments as it foreshadows the challenges that lie ahead for Polly and her family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30720 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 146 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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