| Author |
Leslie, Madeline, 1815-1893 |
| Title |
The rag pickers : and other stories
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| Original Publication |
United States: Henry Hoyt, 1863.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The little rag picker -- Eddy and his fishes -- Willie's grave -- The substitute -- The hospital -- Johnny's fretting.
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| Summary |
"The Rag Pickers: And Other Stories" by Madeline Leslie is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The book illustrates the lives of impoverished children, exploring their struggles and their resilience in the face of adversity. Notable characters include little Dilly Hogan, who works as a rag and coal picker to support her family, and her brother Pat, who grapples with his own challenges and feelings of jealousy. The opening of the collection focuses on the story of Dilly Hogan, a six-year-old girl who, alongside her father, toils in a rag and coal field. Tired and longing for home after a long day of hard work, Dilly's innocence is marked by her joy over her new baby brother. As her family faces the bitter reality of their impoverished existence—culminating in the father's despair as he worries about providing for the family—Dilly’s warmth and compassion shine through, illustrating her capacity for love despite their hardships. The narrative sets the tone for a deeper exploration of themes like sacrifice, family bonds, and the moral lessons woven throughout the stories. (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 |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Children -- Death -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71080 |
| Release Date |
Jun 30, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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