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Livermore, Edward
1821
Livermore, E. (Edward)
Phebe, the Blackberry Girl
The blackberry girl, part I. -- The blackberry girl, part II. -- Good children -- Poor crazy Robert -- The pet lamb -- Father William and the young man -- The little girl and her pets -- The flowers -- The child and the flowers -- One, two, buckle my shoe -- Washing and dressing -- The industrious boy -- We are seven -- The idle boy -- Casabianca -- Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
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"Phebe, the Blackberry Girl" by Edward Livermore is a children's story written in the mid-19th century, specifically around the 1850s. This book is part of a series entitled "Uncle Thomas's Stories for Good Children," which aims to provide educational and entertaining narratives for young readers. The central topic of the book revolves around the life and challenges of a young girl named Phebe, particularly focusing on her experiences gathering blackberries and her interactions with kindness and poverty. The story follows Phebe, a hardworking girl who collects blackberries to help support her impoverished family. After a mishap where she spills her precious berries, she expresses her sorrow over the loss, revealing her dreams of buying a new bonnet and shoes for herself. Throughout her journey, Phebe encounters a kind young lady who offers her a loving gesture with a bonnet, encouraging the theme of compassion and generosity. The narrative emphasizes values such as hard work, kindness, and the importance of helping those in need, ultimately painting a heartfelt picture of the struggles and joys of childhood in a simpler time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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