A Book for the Young by Sarah French

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Author French, Sarah
Title A Book for the Young
Note Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Book for the Young" by Sarah French is a collection of writings intended for young readers, likely written in the mid-19th century. This work appears to focus on instilling moral lessons and guiding principles through poetry, prose, and stories aimed at youth, blending themes of reflection, life choices, and the inevitability of consequences. The opening reveals that French endeavors to make her "little book" not only entertaining but also beneficial for its target audience. The beginning of the text sets a reflective tone, addressing young readers with a heartfelt greeting for the Christmas and New Year season. The author encourages them to appreciate the blessings in their lives while fostering gratitude and self-improvement. French emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and moral responsibility during this celebratory time, imploring her readers to consider how they can use their experiences, both good and bad, to grow and become better individuals. Through this opening, French lays the groundwork for a rich exploration of life's lessons that the ensuing stories will cover. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Poetry
Subject Short stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 15820
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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