| Author |
Leonard, Mary Finley, 1862-1948 |
| Illustrator |
Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923 |
| Title |
The Spectacle Man: A Story of the Missing Bridge
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Annie McGuire
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| Summary |
"The Spectacle Man: A Story of the Missing Bridge" by Mary Finley Leonard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Frances, a young girl who encounters a peculiar optician known as the Spectacle Man, and becomes intertwined with the lives of those around her, including her family and new acquaintances. The narrative hints at themes of friendship, adventure, and the idea of "mending bridges," both literally and metaphorically. The opening of the story introduces Frances meeting the Spectacle Man, who is cheerfully occupied in his shop when she arrives to have some glasses mended for a friend. The scene is rich with detail, describing the Spectacle Man's quirky appearance and the charming ambiance of his shop. Frances's curiosity and admiration for the Spectacle Man grow as they share an engaging dialogue, while an impending rainstorm adds tension to the scene. As the story unfolds, it foreshadows the relationships Frances will form and the adventures that lie ahead in this quaint, whimsical setting. (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 |
Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Opticians -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30993 |
| Release Date |
Jan 16, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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