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2004-03-01
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Sedgwick, Susan Anne Livingston Ridley
1788
1867
Sedgwick, Mrs. Theodore
The Young Emigrants; Madelaine Tube; the Boy and the Book; and Crystal Palace
The young emigrants -- Madelaine Tube and her blind brother; a Christmas story for young people -- The boy and the book, or Hans Gensfleisch, the little printer -- The Crystal Palace; a story for boys and girls.
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"The Young Emigrants; Madelaine Tube; The Boy and the Book; and The Crystal Palace" is a children’s book written in the mid-19th century. This collection follows various characters, including the Lee family as they embark on their journey as emigrants to America, highlighting themes of hope, perseverance, and the challenges faced by those seeking a better life in a new land. The opening of "The Young Emigrants" introduces the Lee family, who are traveling aboard the ship Columbia to America. On their journey, the children Tom and Annie eagerly observe the beauty of the ocean, while their parents reflect on the somber departure from their homeland. Tom, a spirited boy approaching the age of twelve, exhibits a mix of bravado and yearning for adventure, despite his mother’s concerns for their safety. The family experiences moments of delight and wonder during their voyage, such as watching flying fishes and the beauty of the sea, setting the tone for their adventure and the life changes that await them in the New World. Their hopeful yet challenging journey hints at themes of family strength and adaptation which will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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