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2008-11-17
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Various
Verschillende
Various, Various
Elverson, James
1838
1911
Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Volume VIII, No 25: May 21, 1887
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"Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Volume VIII, No 25: May 21, 1887" by Various is a collection of stories and articles aimed at a young audience, written in the late 19th century. This publication features narratives that include themes of adventure and moral lessons, often centering around characters like Linda, a young girl aspiring to create a beautiful quilt, and Davy, a boy facing challenges at school and home. The content likely reflects the values and experiences relevant to children during this period, encouraging creativity, kindness, and bravery. At the start of this volume, the narrative follows Linda Trafton, who longs to make a "crazy quilt" but lacks the necessary silk pieces. Her brother Fred expresses skepticism about her pursuits, suggesting that the quilt-making trend is nonsensical. Linda maintains a cheerful demeanor and is soon granted an opportunity for happiness when her father offers her a ride to East Berlin, where she unexpectedly discovers a treasure trove of beautiful silk scraps in her neighbor Mrs. Burbank's attic. Meanwhile, the opening also touches on Davy's social struggles at school as he deals with bullying, hinting at the adventures and growth these young characters will experience throughout the stories included in this edition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Golden Days for Boys and Girls
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
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