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Title: "The Liberry"
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The Liberry" by Ian Hay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an old man named Mr. Baxter, who becomes known as "The Oracle" in his small town due to his extensive collection of books and his passion for sharing knowledge. Set in a quaint English town, the narrative explores themes of literacy, respect, and the pursuit of knowledge amidst social challenges. The central plot follows Mr. Baxter, who is illiterate but has amassed a wealth of knowledge through memorization and listening to the readings of a deceased archdeacon. Throughout the novel, Mr. Baxter engages with his community members, providing them with literary insights and guidance, which earns him their respect. However, he faces the challenge of revealing his secret: he cannot read or write. The story takes a poignant turn when he is invited to deliver a welcoming address at the opening of a new community library. Encouraged by his doctor and his granddaughter, he strives to learn the address by heart. Ultimately, the novel encapsulates the importance of knowledge, friendship, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hay, Ian, 1876-1952
Illustrator: Hall, Kleber
EBook No.: 66454
Published: Oct 3, 2021
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Physicians -- Fiction
Subject: Books and reading -- Fiction
Subject: Grandparent and child -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: "The Liberry"
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "The Liberry" by Ian Hay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an old man named Mr. Baxter, who becomes known as "The Oracle" in his small town due to his extensive collection of books and his passion for sharing knowledge. Set in a quaint English town, the narrative explores themes of literacy, respect, and the pursuit of knowledge amidst social challenges. The central plot follows Mr. Baxter, who is illiterate but has amassed a wealth of knowledge through memorization and listening to the readings of a deceased archdeacon. Throughout the novel, Mr. Baxter engages with his community members, providing them with literary insights and guidance, which earns him their respect. However, he faces the challenge of revealing his secret: he cannot read or write. The story takes a poignant turn when he is invited to deliver a welcoming address at the opening of a new community library. Encouraged by his doctor and his granddaughter, he strives to learn the address by heart. Ultimately, the novel encapsulates the importance of knowledge, friendship, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Hay, Ian, 1876-1952
Illustrator: Hall, Kleber
EBook No.: 66454
Published: Oct 3, 2021
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Physicians -- Fiction
Subject: Books and reading -- Fiction
Subject: Grandparent and child -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.