Prentice Hugh by Frances Mary Peard

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Author Peard, Frances Mary, 1835-1923
Title Prentice Hugh
Note Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Prentice Hugh" by Frances Mary Peard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the late 13th century and follows a spirited young boy named Hugh Bassett, who faces challenges and adventures during a fair in Stourbridge and dreams of becoming a soldier. The narrative explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the dynamics of social class in medieval England. The opening of the book introduces us to Hugh, a courageous lad of about eleven who fights off a group of boys bullying him for defending a monkey from their cruel intentions. Following the conflict, Hugh meets a Franciscan friar and Edgar, an older boy, who are amused by his grit. As the story unfolds, we learn about Hugh's family background, including his deceased mother and father, Stephen Bassett, who is a wood-carver striving to secure a future for his son. The scene transitions from a lively fair to the intimate dynamics of their home life, sharing their aspirations and concerns, ultimately setting the stage for their journey to Exeter in search of new opportunities. Throughout this beginning, the reader is drawn into a vivid historical setting, filled with rich descriptions of the period, and the personal ambitions of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Motherless families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Bishops -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Apprentices -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cathedrals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Stonemasons -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 43170
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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