Half a dozen boys : An every-day story by Anna Chapin Ray
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"Half a Dozen Boys: An Every-Day Story" by Anna Chapin Ray is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of six boys, primarily focusing on their everyday experiences and challenges as they navigate childhood, friendship, and personal hardships. The narrative begins with the introduction of characters like Rob and Fred, setting the stage for their adventures and emotional growth. At the start of the novel,
we are introduced to the backdrop of a New England town and the warm, communal interactions of its youth. The opening scene takes place in a church, where Rob is concerned about his friend Fred, who is struggling with sight loss after an illness. As conversations unfold between Rob and his cousin Bess, we learn about Fred's condition and the impact of his blindness on his relationships with the other boys. Bess, determined to support Fred, expresses her commitment to help him cope during his difficult transition, laying the groundwork for the themes of friendship and resilience that will resonate throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ray, Anna Chapin, 1865-1945 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07036653 |
| Title | Half a dozen boys : An every-day story |
| Original Publication | New York: Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., 1890. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courtship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Blind children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72769 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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