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Title: The little merchant : A story for little folks
Original Publication: Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1870.
Credits: David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "The Little Merchant: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book tells the heartwarming tale of a young boy named David White, who, despite his family's struggles, seeks to help his widowed mother by finding ways to earn money. Set in a quaint village called Riverdale, the story explores themes of responsibility, ambition, and the bond between a child and a parent. The narrative follows David, a nine-year-old boy who takes on various tasks to assist his mother and siblings after their father's death. Initially fishing for pickerel to sell, David’s entrepreneurial spirit grows as he decides to sell newspapers to support his family further. Throughout his journey, he faces challenges, including dealing with a bully, but he perseveres with kindness and determination. As David earns money through hard work and resourcefulness, the story highlights the importance of family, self-reliance, and the joys of simple accomplishments. Ultimately, "The Little Merchant" serves as an inspiring tale for young readers about the power of determination and caring for loved ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
EBook No.: 72065
Published: Nov 8, 2023
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Bullying -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Widows -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Newspaper carriers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The little merchant : A story for little folks
Original Publication: Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1870.
Credits: David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "The Little Merchant: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book tells the heartwarming tale of a young boy named David White, who, despite his family's struggles, seeks to help his widowed mother by finding ways to earn money. Set in a quaint village called Riverdale, the story explores themes of responsibility, ambition, and the bond between a child and a parent. The narrative follows David, a nine-year-old boy who takes on various tasks to assist his mother and siblings after their father's death. Initially fishing for pickerel to sell, David’s entrepreneurial spirit grows as he decides to sell newspapers to support his family further. Throughout his journey, he faces challenges, including dealing with a bully, but he perseveres with kindness and determination. As David earns money through hard work and resourcefulness, the story highlights the importance of family, self-reliance, and the joys of simple accomplishments. Ultimately, "The Little Merchant" serves as an inspiring tale for young readers about the power of determination and caring for loved ones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
EBook No.: 72065
Published: Nov 8, 2023
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Bullying -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Widows -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Newspaper carriers -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.