| Author |
M. T. W. |
| Title |
Connor Magan's Luck and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Connor Magan's Luck -- Why Mammy Delphy's Baby Was Named Grief -- Sammy Sealskin's Enemy -- Nannette's Live Baby -- Brothers For Sale -- A Story of a Clock -- Naughty Zay -- The Legend of the Salt Sea -- The Man with the Straw Hat -- Ruffles and Puffs -- Sugar River -- A Pioneer "Wide Awake" -- Surprised -- April Fools and Other Fools.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, Pilar Somoza, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Connor Magan's Luck and Other Stories" by M. T. W. is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the adventures and misadventures of a young boy, Connor Magan, who lives with his family beside the turbulent Ohio River. The stories explore themes of innocence, childhood resilience, and the nature of luck through Connor’s experiences, illustrating how he navigates the challenges of his environment and his relationships with those around him. The opening of the collection introduces us to Connor Magan, an exuberant twelve-year-old who expresses his thrill at having a day off from school due to flooding caused by the Ohio River. In the company of his father, Tim, Connor seizes the opportunity to fish for driftwood, which has become abundant due to the rising waters. As they engage in this activity, Connor’s adventurous spirit shines through when he spots a child in a floating wagon amidst the debris. With bravery, he swims through the currents to rescue the child, leading to a series of events that reveal his heroic nature and the kindness that emerges even in dire circumstances. This opening sets the tone for the rest of the stories, promising a blend of adventure and moral lessons that come through youthful innocence. (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 |
Children's stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16576 |
| Release Date |
Aug 21, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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