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Dreyspring, Adolphe
1835
1906
Dreyspring, Adolf
French Reader on the Cumulative Method
The story of Rodolphe and Coco the Chimpanzee
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Rénald Lévesque and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"French Reader on the Cumulative Method" by Adolphe Dreyspring is a language learning publication written in the late 19th century. The book combines a narrative aimed at children with educational elements designed to teach French vocabulary and grammar through a simple and engaging story. The central characters include a young boy named Rodolphe and his companion, Coco the Chimpanzee, showcasing their adventures while aiding in the learning process. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Rodolphe, a six-year-old boy who had a troubled childhood marked by poor health but has now become strong and full of energy. The story begins by depicting Rodolphe's character, emphasizing his stubbornness and mischievous nature, illustrated through interactions with his family and challenges at the dinner table. As his parents deliberated over how to correct his behavior, they prepared to send Rodolphe to live with a caregiver named Monsieur Bonhomme, believed to be capable of improving Rodolphe's manners. The narrative sets the stage for a delightful mix of childhood antics intertwined with language learning, fostering both an entertaining story and an educational journey for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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French language -- Readers
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FR Jeunesse
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Language & Communication
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