The Pearl Story Book by Mrs. Colman
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| Author | Colman, Mrs. (Pamela Chandler), 1799-1865 |
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| Title |
The Pearl Story Book A Collection of Tales, Original and Selected |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Rosanna Yuen and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The Pearl Story Book" by Mrs. Colman is a collection of tales geared towards a juvenile audience, likely written in the mid-19th century. This anthology includes original and selected stories that aim to entertain while also imparting moral lessons. The overarching theme revolves around affection, kindness, and the moral development of children through engaging narratives. The collection features various stories, such as "The Turtle-Doves of Carmel," which tells of a young musician living in a monastery who finds joy in the company of doves and an old monk, highlighting the tenderness of companionship and love. Another tale, "The Red Shoes" by Hans Christian Andersen, follows a girl named Karen who becomes ensnared by her vanity and red shoes, leading her to learn a painful lesson about humility and repentance. Other stories, like "Naughty Marian" and "Tony the Miller's Son," focus on children's experiences and emotions, emphasizing the importance of virtues like compassion, generosity, and perseverance. Overall, the book serves as a delightful and instructive read for young audiences, steeped in rich storytelling that resonates with moral values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11333 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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