Martin Rattler by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title Martin Rattler
Note Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Martin Rattler" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around a mischievous boy named Martin Rattler, who lives with his aunt, Mrs. Dorothy Grumbit, who finds him to be the bane of her existence. Despite his troublemaking ways, the villagers perceive him with a kind-hearted smile, setting the stage for an adventurous tale that likely involves personal growth and exploration. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Martin, who is described as a robust child with a playful spirit, causing constant annoyance to his elderly aunt. The narrative reveals the contrasting perspectives of Martin’s bad reputation among the villagers and their affection for him, indicating a deeper charm beneath his supposed mischief. As the opening unfolds, Martin's misadventures at school lead him to a significant encounter involving a kitten, a bully, and a schoolyard fight, hinting at themes of bravery and loyalty that will likely be explored further in his quest for identity and adventure on the high seas as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Brazil -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 21750
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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