Project Gutenberg
2010-02-13
Public domain in the USA.
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Otis, James
1848
1912
Kaler, James Otis
Orton, James K.
Aunt Hannah and Seth
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"Aunt Hannah and Seth" by James Otis is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Seth Barrows, also known as "Limpy Seth," who, despite his lameness, possesses a strong bond with his small white dog named Snip. As the novel begins, Seth finds himself in a precarious situation after an advertisement in a newspaper reveals that he is being sought after, which leads him to flee the city and embark on a journey filled with uncertainty and the search for safety and belonging. The opening portion of the story introduces Seth as he navigates the bustling streets of New York City, contemplating selling his beloved dog Snip to fend for himself. In the midst of this inner turmoil, his friends draw attention to a disturbing advertisement that suggests he is in trouble. Filled with panic and confusion, Seth is eventually encouraged by his friends to escape to the country. He takes the advice and embarks on an adventure that leads him to a farmhouse owned by Aunt Hannah, who, upon discovering Seth sleeping in her barn, offers him compassion and a chance for a new life. The narrative sets the stage for themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of community in a young boy's quest for a place to call home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
Adventure stories
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
Country life -- Juvenile fiction
People with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction
Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction
Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction
Gardens -- Juvenile fiction
Attitude change -- Juvenile fiction
Empathy -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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