The Apple Dumpling and Other Stories for Young Boys and Girls by Aunt Fanny

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Author Fanny, Aunt, 1822-1894
Title The Apple Dumpling and Other Stories for Young Boys and Girls
Note Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The apple dumpling -- The brothers -- Annie Browne -- The three bears -- About minding quickly -- The twins -- The little boy that was afraid of the water -- The May Queen -- The toothache -- The boys' school -- The Christmas party.
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Summary "The Apple Dumpling and Other Stories for Young Boys and Girls" by Aunt Fanny is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. This delightful volume is targeting a young audience and includes a variety of tales that aim to both entertain and impart moral lessons. The stories often feature simple characters and engaging plots that reflect the values and experiences of children in that era. The collection opens with the charming tale of "The Apple Dumpling," which centers around a little old woman who, in her quest to make a delicious apple dumpling, inadvertently finds herself in humorous predicaments. Other stories, like "The Brothers," revolve around themes of love and responsibility between siblings, while "Annie Browne" emphasizes the importance of kindness and good behavior in daily life. Each narrative showcases relatable scenarios and characters, encouraging virtues like honesty, bravery, and thoughtfulness. Overall, Aunt Fanny's stories are rich in charm, often humorous, and provide gentle moral teachings suitable for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 22740
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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