Aunt Hannah and Seth by James Otis

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Author Otis, James, 1848-1912
Title Aunt Hannah and Seth
Note Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Aunt Hannah and Seth" by James Otis is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Seth Barrows, also known as "Limpy Seth," who, despite his lameness, possesses a strong bond with his small white dog named Snip. As the novel begins, Seth finds himself in a precarious situation after an advertisement in a newspaper reveals that he is being sought after, which leads him to flee the city and embark on a journey filled with uncertainty and the search for safety and belonging. The opening portion of the story introduces Seth as he navigates the bustling streets of New York City, contemplating selling his beloved dog Snip to fend for himself. In the midst of this inner turmoil, his friends draw attention to a disturbing advertisement that suggests he is in trouble. Filled with panic and confusion, Seth is eventually encouraged by his friends to escape to the country. He takes the advice and embarks on an adventure that leads him to a farmhouse owned by Aunt Hannah, who, upon discovering Seth sleeping in her barn, offers him compassion and a chance for a new life. The narrative sets the stage for themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of community in a young boy's quest for a place to call home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Girls -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject People with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Gardens -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Attitude change -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Empathy -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 31265
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 9, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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