More Bed-Time Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moulton, Louise Chandler, 1835-1908

Contributor:

Ledyard, Addie

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"More Bed-Time Stories" by Louise Chandler Moulton is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories within this anthology explore themes of childhood, moral lessons, and the complexities of personal growth through a variety of beloved characters. The opening of this volume introduces readers to Jack Ramsdale, a troubled boy who has been labeled a "bad boy" due to his difficult upbringing after losing his mother and dealing with his father's alcoholism. As he grapples with the weight of his reputation and a longing for a different life, a new teacher named Mr. Garrison enters his life, challenging him to consider the strength within to rise above his circumstances. Through their encounters, themes of redemption, resilience, and the impact of compassionate guidance are eloquently presented, setting the stage for Jack's transformative journey within this tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sonya Schermann, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-10-27