Pasáček Ali: Pověst z východu

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Omelka, František, 1904-1960

Language:

Czech

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Pasáček Ali: Pověst z východu" by František Omelka is a narrative tale likely written in the early to mid-20th century. This book falls within the category of children's literature, presenting a story of adventure and resilience. The storyline revolves around a young shepherd boy, Ali, whose life takes a dramatic turn due to an erupting volcano and leads him on a journey from humble beginnings to serving as the royal treasurer. The narrative begins with Ali enjoying a simple life as a shepherd, which starkly contrasts with the chaos that ensues when the nearby volcano erupts, forcing his family to flee. After losing his family and being taken in by a selfish uncle, Ali's fortunes change when he meets King Abbas, who is taken by his intelligence and character. Eventually, Ali becomes the guardian of the king's treasure, demonstrating integrity and bravery despite wealth and envy surrounding him. Throughout his journey, Ali remains humble and true to his values. The lessons he learns and the trials he faces highlight themes of honor, loyalty, and the importance of upholding one's principles amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Miroslav Malovec, David Tardon, and Andrew Sly. Thanks to the daughter of the author for giving permission to distribute this text

Notes:

Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2009-08-03