Project Gutenberg 2023-06-06 Public domain in the USA. 108 Stooke, Eleanora H. Stooke, E. H. Morrow, Albert George 1863 1927 Morrow, A. Whilst father was fighting $aUnited Kingdom :$bThe Religious Tract Society, $c1917. "Whilst Father Was Fighting" by Eleanora H. Stooke is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story revolves around the lives of two young brothers, Bob and Jackie, who are coping with their father's absence as he serves in the military. The narrative explores themes of bravery, fear, and the importance of compassion as the children navigate their daily lives under the care of their strict Aunt Martha, while finding solace and friendship with their new lodger, Mrs. Winter. The plot centers on the brothers’ struggles with fears associated with the dark and their familial loss, highlighting their bond and resilience. Bob, the elder brother, takes on the responsibility of caring for his younger sibling, Jackie, who grapples with fear and loneliness. Their friendship with Mrs. Winter, an elderly woman who offers kindness and a nurturing presence, becomes a source of comfort. A pivotal moment in the story occurs when Bob finds a valuable brooch and returns it to its rightful owner, leading to a series of connections that showcase acts of bravery and character development. Ultimately, the narrative portrays the significance of relationships, the importance of doing what is right, and the comfort of faith during trying times, culminating in a hopeful resolution for the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230529233424stooke 1917 GB Reading ease score: 92.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Brothers -- Juvenile fiction Aunts -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Juvenile fiction Boardinghouses -- Juvenile fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels 109279 2025-06-28T06:42:35.829177 text/html 108366 2023-06-05T23:54:26 text/html 514251 2025-06-28T06:42:38.860149 application/epub+zip 514286 2025-06-28T06:42:36.733164 application/epub+zip 255838 2025-06-28T06:42:36.195159 application/epub+zip 1395609 2025-06-28T06:42:40.482168 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1383395 2025-06-28T06:42:38.451163 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98537 2025-06-28T06:42:35.500191 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98264 2023-06-05T23:54:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19346 2025-06-28T06:42:40.620154 application/rdf+xml 31324 2025-06-28T06:42:36.362194 image/jpeg 4549 2025-06-28T06:42:36.276236 image/jpeg 36737 2023-06-05T23:54:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 1221524 2023-06-05T23:54:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 1222635 2025-06-28T06:42:35.853159 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia