| Author |
Brown, Abbie Farwell, 1871-1927 |
| Title |
John of the Woods
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"John of the Woods" by Abbie Farwell Brown is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to a young boy named Gigi, a tumbler who has escaped from the cruel treatment of his Gypsy masters. The narrative unfolds in a whimsical setting where Gigi's adventures lead him into the depths of a forest, ultimately transforming his life as he aligns himself with the kind-hearted hermit and a variety of animals that populate his new world. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Gigi's life within a traveling troupe of tumblers, where he is oppressed and beaten by his masters. During a performance, he is deeply unhappy and dreams of escape. Following a near-fatal incident during the act, Gigi is given a glimmer of hope by a compassionate woman from the audience who encourages him to run away. Seizing the opportunity when his captors venture to the inn, he decides to flee, finding brief solace in a kind family before venturing into the woods. Gigi soon encounters an old hermit who becomes a father figure, allowing him to embrace a more compassionate and peaceful existence away from the cruelty he has suffered. The beginning of Gigi's journey serves as a poignant reflection of resilience, transformation, and the warmth of newfound freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Hunters -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Forest animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13905 |
| Release Date |
Oct 31, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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