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Wesselhoeft, Lily F.
1840
1919
Wesselhoeft, Elizabeth Foster Pope
Walcott, Jessie McDermott
1857
1907
McDermott, Jessie
M'Dermot, Jessie
Sparrow the tramp: A fable for children
$aUnited States :$bLittle, Brown and Company,$c1888,reprint 1902.
D A Alexander, Dorothy Scrafford Whaley (who received the book on her sixth birthday, October 16th, 1912, and bequeathed the book to her granddaughter, the PM and PP for the book), and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
"Sparrow the Tramp: A Fable for Children" by Lily F. Wesselhoeft is a children's fable written in the early 20th century. The story features charming characters such as the mischievous Posy and her brother Tom, who encounter various animals, including a barn-cat, a house-cat, and a sparrow. The narrative promises delightful adventures as these characters navigate various situations, often highlighting themes of kindness, curiosity, and the magic of childhood. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to the lively dynamics in the Winton household, where the children, Posy and Tom, engage in playful mischief while preparing for breakfast. Their antics spark conversations around the house, involving their pets and various animals that add to the charm of the narrative. Among the characters, the barn-cat and the house-cat engage in a rivalry, with the introduction of a cunning rat named Graywhisker who lurks in the background, plotting mischief. This opening sets the stage for an enchanting tale filled with humorous exchanges, endearing characters, and an exploration of themes related to friendship and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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1888
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Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Children's stories
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Cats -- Juvenile fiction
Parrots -- Juvenile fiction
Pets -- Juvenile fiction
Rats -- Juvenile fiction
Families -- Juvenile fiction
Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction
Theft -- Juvenile fiction
Sparrows -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Humour
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