Alive in the jungle : A story for the young by Eleanor Stredder
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"Alive in the Jungle: A Story for the Young" by Eleanor Stredder is a children's tale likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a family living in Bengal, particularly focusing on the trials of the Desborough family after a wolf kidnaps their young son, Carl. The story intertwines themes of adventure, familial bonds, and the challenges of living in a wild environment. At the start of the story,
the atmosphere is tense and foreboding as nighttime in Bengal is filled with the sounds of a tiger and a buffalo fighting nearby Mr. Desborough’s indigo factory. The youngest child, Racy, is ill, and the family is anxiously trying to keep the household calm amidst the chaos outside. When a wolf breaks into their home, it successfully absconds with Carl, prompting Mr. Desborough to undertake a desperate pursuit. As darkness envelops the landscape, the scene sets the stage for both adventure and fear, establishing a gripping conflict that drives the plot forward. The opening effectively introduces the characters and stakes, engaging the reader in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Stredder, Eleanor, 1835-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | Alive in the jungle : A story for the young |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rescues -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | India -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wolves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Feral children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Indigo industry -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43595 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 800 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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