Harper's Young People, May 4, 1880 : An Illustrated Weekly

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

To be supplied : Project Gutenberg, 2010.

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Harper's Young People, May 4, 1880" by Various is a collection of children's stories and articles published during the late 19th century. The book offers a variety of engaging content designed specifically for young readers, including fictional tales, poems, and educational pieces, addressing themes relevant to children of that time period. The stories within this issue feature a blend of adventures and life lessons, such as "Rob's Navy," in which a young boy named Rob learns about shipbuilding from an old sailor, and "Grandpa's Barn," which captures the joy of childhood and nature during summertime. The narrative style is descriptive and interactive, encouraging readers to engage with the text and imagine themselves in the stories. Additionally, stories like "A Letter from a Land Turtle" bring humor and creativity to life through the perspective of animals, while the festivities described in "Mother Goose's May Party" celebrate the delights of spring. Overall, the collection aims to entertain and educate children, nurturing their love for reading and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Annie McGuire

Notes:

Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2009-05-19