A Young Hero; Or, Fighting to Win by Edward Sylvester Ellis

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Author Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916
Title A Young Hero; Or, Fighting to Win
Note Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents A young hero, or, fighting to win, by E.S. Ellis -- The walnut rod, by R.F. Colwell -- How the hatchet was buried, by Octavia Carroll -- Hanschen and the hares, from the German by E.T. Sullivan.
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Summary "A Young Hero; Or, Fighting to Win" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Fred Sheldon, who displays courage and a sense of justice as he navigates childhood conflicts and a larger adventure involving theft. The opening chapters introduce us to Fred's character as a peacemaker among his peers and as someone who values friendship and fairness. At the start of the novel, excitement builds around a schoolyard fight between two boys, Sammy McClay and Joe Hunt, which is interrupted by Fred, who steps in as a peacemaker. After this skirmish, the narrative shifts to highlight the upcoming circus, which captures the attention of the children. Later, Fred overhears a suspicious conversation with a mysterious stranger who asks about the old Misses Perkinpine's home. Concerned for their safety, Fred decides to spend the night at the Misses Perkinpine's house, eventually thwarting a robbery during which he takes on the role of protector. The opening establishes Fred as a courageous and resourceful hero, as he prepares to defend the elderly sisters and their valuables against potential threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Twins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Students -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Circus -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Teachers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hunters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Theft -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Wealth -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Widows -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hares -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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