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2014-04-06
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Harper's Young People, April 26, 1881
An Illustrated Weekly
Produced by Annie R. McGuire
"Harper's Young People, April 26, 1881" is a collection of illustrated stories and articles aimed at a young audience, published during the late 19th century. The content varied widely, featuring narratives about nature, history, moral lessons, and whimsical accounts intended to entertain and educate children. The stories offer engaging adventures and important life lessons, exposing young readers to different themes and characters such as fishermen, a young boy named Toby, and mythical creatures. The opening portion of the publication begins with a lively interaction between three boys — Joe, Ralph, and Scott — as they take an interest in shad fishing along the Hudson River. The text paints a vivid picture of their adventure, capturing their excitement as they interact with local fishermen and discuss fishing techniques. The segment follows their anticipation of the catch and culminates with an unexpected struggle against a large fish that complicates their plans, highlighting themes of camaraderie, curiosity, and the unpredictability of nature. This playful introduction sets an engaging tone for the various stories that are to follow in the publication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
en
Children's periodicals, American
AP
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
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