Brooks's Readers, Third Year by Stratton D. Brooks
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| Author | Brooks, Stratton D. (Stratton Duluth), 1869-1949 |
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| Title | Brooks's Readers, Third Year |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Brooks's Readers, Third Year" by Stratton D. Brooks is an educational reader designed for children, written in the early 20th century. This collection is intended to enhance reading skills through various engaging and morally instructive stories, poems, and selections from prominent authors of the time. Each piece is crafted to foster both literacy and a love for literature while imparting important life lessons and themes. The beginning of the text introduces the first story, "The Magic Windows," which invites readers into a whimsical world where a happy boy plays in a vibrant meadow, discovering beauty in nature. His desire to explore is answered by a wise fairy who offers him the chance to look through "Magic Windows" into wondrous lands and experiences. This magical vision encourages the boy to appreciate the beauty and adventure found in both the natural world and the stories available in books, hinting at an overarching theme that celebrates imagination and the transformative power of literature. The opening sets the tone for a journey through various delightful tales and poems, each emphasizing curiosity, kindness, and the joy of learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Readers |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40774 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 212 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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