Sunshine Bill by William Henry Giles Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Title Sunshine Bill
Note Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Sunshine Bill" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventurous life of a young boy named Bill Sunnyside, who endures hardship and loss as the son of a wherry-man in Portsmouth. After a series of challenges, including the death of his father, Bill seizes the opportunity to join a ship as a boy seaman, embarking on a journey filled with both peril and the promise of adventure at sea. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Sunshine Bill's family and their struggles, highlighting their poverty and resilience. Bill, known for his cheerful disposition, finds himself orphaned after his father's tragic accident at sea. Despite facing hunger and hardship, Bill's upbeat nature shines through, as he helps support his mother and siblings. His luck turns when he is befriended by Captain Trevelyan, who offers him a place on board the "Lilly", a warship. This marks the beginning of Bill's adventures at sea, where he encounters severe weather, fierce battles, and life-changing experiences that test his courage and determination. The opening lays the foundation for a tale of perseverance, friendship, and the trials of growing up amid turbulent circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hurricanes -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21480
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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