Curly Locks

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Curly Locks" by Anonymous is a children's story that emphasizes the joys and innocence of childhood, likely written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around a sweet little girl named Alice, affectionately known as Curly Locks due to her beautiful golden ringlets. It captures the essence of a child's life, showcasing themes of friendship, adventure, and the simple pleasures found in nature and social gatherings. The story unfolds as Curly Locks participates in a fancy costume party with her Kindergarten friends, where she dresses as Mary from the nursery rhyme, accompanied by her pet lamb named Snow Drop. Following the fête, she visits her uncle in the countryside, where she enjoys various adventures, such as fishing and feeding pigeons with her cousin Harry. The narrative culminates in an exploration of a cave, where a playful game of hide and seek takes a daunting turn when Harry gets lost, prompting a heartfelt lesson on safety. Ultimately, "Curly Locks" celebrates the imaginative and carefree spirit of childhood while imparting gentle morals about safety and gratitude. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Notes:

Illustrated.

Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-04-24