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Title: Won over : The story of a boy's life
Original Publication: London: T. Woolmer, 1885.
Summary: "Won Over: The Story of a Boy's Life" by Nellie Hellis is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. It recounts the struggles and resilience of siblings Phil and Millie Guntry, who navigate through hardships following the loss of their parents, all while living with their troubled uncle in a difficult London neighborhood. The story captures their determination to survive while fostering hope for a brighter future. The opening portion establishes a poignant introduction to the lives of Phil and Millie, highlighting their close bond amidst adversity. It begins on a hot July day when Millie excitedly finds her brother Phil, revealing that their kind acquaintance, Miss Crawford, has been trying to locate them. As they converse, hints of their troubled home life emerge: Phil's disdain for their uncle's drunkenness, his protective instincts toward Millie, and Millie's unwavering dedication to caring for their uncle despite his flaws. The narrative sets the stage for the siblings' journey of love, courage, and the challenges they must confront in their daily lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Hellis, Nellie
EBook No.: 75351
Published: Feb 12, 2025
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: London (England) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Won over : The story of a boy's life
Original Publication: London: T. Woolmer, 1885.
Summary: "Won Over: The Story of a Boy's Life" by Nellie Hellis is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. It recounts the struggles and resilience of siblings Phil and Millie Guntry, who navigate through hardships following the loss of their parents, all while living with their troubled uncle in a difficult London neighborhood. The story captures their determination to survive while fostering hope for a brighter future. The opening portion establishes a poignant introduction to the lives of Phil and Millie, highlighting their close bond amidst adversity. It begins on a hot July day when Millie excitedly finds her brother Phil, revealing that their kind acquaintance, Miss Crawford, has been trying to locate them. As they converse, hints of their troubled home life emerge: Phil's disdain for their uncle's drunkenness, his protective instincts toward Millie, and Millie's unwavering dedication to caring for their uncle despite his flaws. The narrative sets the stage for the siblings' journey of love, courage, and the challenges they must confront in their daily lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Hellis, Nellie
EBook No.: 75351
Published: Feb 12, 2025
Downloads: 119
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: London (England) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.