Five Minutes' Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921

Contributor:

Morgan, Walter Jenks, 1847-1924

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Five Minutes' Stories" by Mrs. Molesworth is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This charming anthology consists of various tales aimed primarily at children, exploring themes of morality, kindness, and innocence through a whimsical lens. Each story has a distinct narrative, often featuring young protagonists who navigate the complexities of life and emotions with humor and heart. At the start of the work, the opening stories immerse readers in the lives of characters like Abdallah, a man searching for happiness, who ultimately discovers that true contentment comes from selflessness and serving others, and Fifine, a young girl navigating her feelings with her cat while learning about the value of forgiveness. These early tales set the tone for the collection, blending gentle lessons with engaging narratives that resonate with the trials and joys of childhood, making it a delightful read for both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Abdallah the unhappy

Fifine and her cat

The long ladder

A four-footed gentleman

The bad fairy

The goblin face

The lost brooch

Only a bunch of violets

A canary tragedy

Coo-Coo's second husband

Harry's reward

Brothers and mushrooms

A remarkable watch

The blackberry elf.

Credits:

Produced by Delphine Lettau, Clive Pickton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-07-18