The Junior Classics, Volume 6: Old-Fashioned Tales

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patten, William, 1868-1936

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Junior Classics, Volume 6: Old-Fashioned Tales" by William Patten is a collection of classic stories likely compiled in the early 20th century. This volume features enchanting narratives such as "The Race for the Silver Skates" and "Nelly's Hospital," presenting charming tales that resonate with the moral values and themes of kindness, adventure, and youth. Through various tales, the collection celebrates the spirit of imagination in childhood and the importance of life lessons taught through both fantastical and relatable characters. The opening portion of the text begins with "The Race for the Silver Skates" by Mary Mapes Dodge, immersing readers in a picturesque winter scene where a skating competition unites townsfolk in excitement. Various characters, including peasant boys and girls, prepare for the race on a frozen lake near Amsterdam. These skaters are vividly described in their festive attire, embodying the lively atmosphere of the event. Notably, the protagonist, a spirited young girl named Gretel, and her brother Peter, are introduced, setting the stage for themes of competition, community spirit, and the joy of youth as they eagerly compete for the coveted silver skates. This opening successfully captures the reader's interest by blending colorful imagery with a sense of anticipation for the ensuing race. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The Race for the Silver Skates / Mary Mapes Dodge

Nelly's Hospital / Louisa M. Alcott

A Fox and a Raven / Rebecca H. Davis

The Private Theatricals / Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney

A Case of Coincidence / Rose Terry Cooke

The Flight of the Dolls / Lucretia P. Hale

Solomon John Goes for Apples / Lucretia P. Hale

Wild Robin / Sophie May

Deacon Thomas Wales' Will / Mary E. W. Freeman

Dill / Mary E. W. Freeman

Brownie and the Cook / Mrs. Dinah M. Craik

Brownie and the Cherry Tree / Mrs. Dinah M. Craik

The Ouphe of the Wood / Jean Ingelow

The Prince's Dream / Jean Ingelow

A Lost Wand / Jean Ingelow

Snap-Dragons: A Tale of Christmas Eve / Juliana H. Ewing

Uncle Jack's Story / Mrs. E. M. Field

Bryda's Dreadful Scrape / Mrs. E. M. Field

The Cratchits' Christmas Dinner / Charles Dickens

Embellishment / Jacob Abbott

The Great Stone Face / Nathaniel Hawthorne

The King of the Golden River / John Ruskin

The Two Gifts / Lillian M. Gask

The Bar of Gold / Lillian M. Gask

Uncle David's Nonsensical Story / Catherine Sinclair

The Grand Feast / Catherine Sinclair

The Story of Fairyfoot / Frances Browne

Alice in Wonderland / Lewis Carroll.

Credits:

Produced by Wendy Crockett, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-09-01