Little Grandfather by Sophie May
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"Little Grandfather" by Sophie May is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the mischievous but endearing character of Willy Parlin, a young boy who navigates the adventures and challenges of childhood, particularly in a household filled with love and a bit of chaos. The story is set against the backdrop of family dynamics, depicting the various relationships between Willy, his siblings, his parents, and other characters in
their community. The opening of "Little Grandfather" introduces us to Willy Parlin, a spirited three-year-old boy who takes pride in his unique appearance in a new outfit despite being teased by his older brother. His close-knit family consists of loving parents, siblings, and household helpers, each with their distinct perspectives on Willy's antics. As we delve further into the chapter, we learn about Willy's nocturnal adventures, including his tendency to walk in his sleep, and how this quirk ties into the stories of the adults around him. The narrative sets the stage for Willy's explorations of both the joys and the trials of childhood, hinting at further adventures and lessons to come as he interacts with the world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | May, Sophie, 1833-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | Little Grandfather |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sleepwalking -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25481 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5682 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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