Old Wonder-Eyes, and Other Stories for Children by Lippincott and Greenwood
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"Old Wonder-Eyes, and Other Stories for Children" by Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Lippincott is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. This delightful anthology includes engaging tales that explore themes of love, loss, and companionship, featuring memorable characters like the gentle girl Minnie and her pet owl, Wonder-Eyes. The collection aims to capture the imagination of young readers, teaching valuable lessons through heartwarming narratives and charming illustrations. The
opening of this collection introduces a narrator visiting friends in the English countryside, where they discover a grumpy old owl named Wonder-Eyes, once beloved by a sweet girl named Minnie. The narrator learns Minnie's touching story, revealing her loving nature and how she befriended the surly owl despite his disdain for others. As Minnie's health declines, she expresses concern for Wonder-Eyes's future, leading to a poignant portrayal of their bond. This opening sets the stage for the themes of the collection, emphasizing the enduring connection between humans and animals, as well as the impact of love and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lippincott, L. K. (Leander K.) |
|---|---|
| Author | Greenwood, Grace, 1823-1904 |
| Title | Old Wonder-Eyes, and Other Stories for Children |
| Contents | Old Wonder-Eyes -- Old Horace and my little pig Humpy -- The rooster-mother -- My aunt's present -- A curious dog story -- Willie Watson -- The tale of our kite -- Philip Annesley's return -- Snowdrop -- My first day in trowsers -- The stolen birds' nest -- The story of Grace Darling -- Hymn. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, David Edwards 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: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48290 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48290-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 211 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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