Harper's Young People, April 5, 1881 : An Illustrated Weekly

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Harper's Young People, April 5, 1881" by Various is a periodical childhood magazine published in the late 19th century. This illustrated weekly offers a collection of stories, poems, and engaging illustrations aimed at young readers, covering various themes that reflect both everyday adventures and moral lessons. The content is meant to entertain children while instilling values of kindness, empathy, and the importance of nature. The opening of the magazine features a captivating story titled "The Blackbirds' Nest" by Mary Cecil Hay, which recounts a conversation between two boys, Ned and Jim. The boys grapple with the morality of disturbing a blackbird's nest and the implications of such actions, drawing poignant parallels to familial love and loss. As Ned pleads with Jim not to harm the nest, he recounts a troubling personal story about his own family's struggles, underscoring the emotional weight of their actions and the natural world around them. This opening sets a tone of reflection and moral inquiry, engaging the young audience in deeper themes while also sparking their love for storytelling and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Annie R. McGuire

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-03-24