The Birthday Party: A Story for Little Folks by Oliver Optic

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Author Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
Title The Birthday Party: A Story for Little Folks
Note Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "The Birthday Party: A Story for Little Folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's narrative written during the mid-19th century. This book falls under the category of a children's story and revolves around the celebration of a young girl's birthday, exploring themes of generosity, social responsibility, and the innocence of childhood. It is set in a small town environment, capturing the essence of family life and community engagement during its time. The story follows Flora Lee as her parents prepare to celebrate her birthday. With the guidance of her mother, Flora invites her friends to a festive gathering, thoughtfully considering who should be included to ensure everyone has a good time. Throughout the planning and execution of her party, Flora grapples with her feelings about wealth and generosity, questioning whether it is right to spend money on personal enjoyment when it could benefit those who are less fortunate. The party becomes a delightful affair with music, games, and food, highlighting the joy of childhood celebrations while reinforcing the idea that spending money can also positively impact the community. In a whimsical twist, the story culminates in Flora discovering that a quirky old fiddler entertaining the children is, in fact, her father in disguise, adding an element of surprise that emphasizes family love and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Birthdays -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Play -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Charity -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Death -- Religious aspects -- Juvenile poetry
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EBook-No. 21901
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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