| Author |
Marshall, Bernard Gay, 1875- |
| Title |
Cedric, the Forester
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Elizabeth Oscanyan, Suzanne Shell, Eeyore004, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Cedric, the Forester" by Bernard Gay Marshall is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the English countryside during a time of political upheaval and conflict, centering around themes of loyalty, bravery, and adolescent growth under duress. The protagonist, Dickon of Mountjoy, finds himself embroiled in battles both physical and moral, particularly concerning his family’s honor and the treachery from the Carleton household. The opening of the novel introduces us to a significant moment in the lives of the Mountjoy family as they prepare for a siege by their rivals, the Carletons. Lord Mountjoy must leave for war, leaving his wife and son to defend the castle. Tension rises as Lady Mountjoy, with the help of her son Dickon, bravely prepares for the confrontation. As the attackers lay siege, the Mountjoys display resilience against overwhelming odds. The narrative is rife with dramatic exchanges and foreshadowing of the internal and external challenges the characters will face, setting the stage for the unfolding epic of honor, conflict, and youthful heroism in the face of treacherous adversaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Knights and knighthood -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- 13th century -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37102 |
| Release Date |
Aug 15, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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