Quicksilver: The Boy With No Skid to His Wheel by George Manville Fenn

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Author Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator Dadd, Frank, 1851-1929
Title Quicksilver: The Boy With No Skid to His Wheel
Note Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Quicksilver: The Boy With No Skid to His Wheel" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a boy named Obed Coleby, a foundling living in a poorhouse, who is adopted by a local doctor. The book touches on themes of social class differences and the challenges of upbringing as the doctor endeavours to raise Obed as a gentleman despite his challenging background. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a scruffy but exuberant young boy who enjoys splashing in a stream, embodying the carefree spirit of childhood. Obed’s life takes a turn when he is adopted by the local doctor, who recognizes the boy’s potential despite his troublesome nature. The opening sections set the stage for Obed's journey as he navigates new experiences, friendships, and trials, emphasizing the contrast between his rough upbringing in the workhouse and the expectations of gentility in his new home. The narrative hints at both comedic and poignant moments as Obed tries to adjust to his new life, showcasing the complexity of identity and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Missing children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Physicians -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Tramps -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sick -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21363
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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