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Otis, James
1848
1912
Kaler, James Otis
Orton, James K.
The Adventures of a Country Boy at a Country Fair
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
"The Adventures of a Country Boy at a Country Fair" by James Otis is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Teddy Hargreaves who dreams of running his own booth at the local fair to help pay off his family’s debts. Throughout the narrative, Teddy navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship, friendships, and encounters with dubious characters. At the start of the story, Teddy expresses excitement about running a cane and knife board at the Peach Bottom fair, eagerly seeking financial help from his Uncle Nathan. Despite initial skepticism from his family, Teddy is determined to succeed. However, his plans quickly unravel when he becomes embroiled in a more complex situation involving a thief and a con artist who steals his money. As the story unfolds, Teddy illustrates his bravery and resourcefulness, ultimately striving to clear his name while helping others, setting the stage for a series of adventures that blend both humor and wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Agricultural exhibitions -- Juvenile fiction
Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Escapes -- Juvenile fiction
Clergy -- Juvenile fiction
Theft -- Juvenile fiction
Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction
Intergenerational relations -- Juvenile fiction
Burglars -- Juvenile fiction
Debt -- Juvenile fiction
Fairs -- Juvenile fiction
Fakirs -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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