| Author |
Lynn, Ruth, active approximately 1876-1880 |
| Title |
Corrie
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| Original Publication |
London: The Religious Tract Society, 1929.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Summary |
"Corrie" by Ruth Lynn is a children's story written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of kindness, love, and faith through the lives of two siblings, Robin and his ailing sister, Corrie. Set against the backdrop of a modest household, the story reveals the struggles they face due to poverty and Corrie's health issues, as well as their belief in the goodness of others and the magic of Christmas. The opening of "Corrie" introduces readers to the warm relationship between siblings Robin and Corrie as they prepare for Christmas. Robin comforts Corrie, who is unable to walk and frail, by sharing the story of Jesus' birth, instilling hope and joy in her heart. Despite their family's struggles, Robin is determined to give Corrie a happy Christmas, demonstrating selflessness and love. The narrative sets a poignant scene of their humble circumstances while highlighting their unwavering faith and the kindness of others in the community, making the opening both tender and uplifting. This summary showcases the heartwarming core of the story, where compassion triumphs over adversity. (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 |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Christmas stories
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fatherless families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75031 |
| Release Date |
Jan 3, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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