Gray Hairs Made Happy: An interesting story for children by Anonymous
"Gray Hairs Made Happy: An interesting story for children" by Anonymous is a children's story written during the early 19th century. The book explores themes of kindness, empathy, and the treatment of the elderly, presenting a narrative that aims to instill moral lessons in young readers. The story emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding towards those who are aging and suffering. The story follows a young girl named Mary, who encounters
a poor old man ridiculed by a group of boys. Moved by his plight, she offers him assistance and companionship, leading to a heartwarming bond between them. As Mary helps the old man, they share a conversation that reveals his deep loneliness after losing his son. Meanwhile, a young boy, initially part of the mocking group, learns a valuable lesson about kindness after an experience with his own embarrassment. The narrative culminates in a joyful reunion between the old man and his long-lost grandson, showcasing the power of empathy and connection across generations, and ending on a note of happiness as relationships are mended and new ones formed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 28019042 |
| Title | Gray Hairs Made Happy: An interesting story for children |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Donald Cummings, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Older people -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65579 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 123 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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