| Author |
Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
| Title |
The History of Little Peter, the Ship Boy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"The History of Little Peter, the Ship Boy" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Peter Gray, who is faced with tremendous loss and hardship following the death of his mother and the absence of his father, whom he believes is also dead. Driven by a desire to escape his difficult circumstances and seek adventure, Peter decides to go to sea, where his faith and character will be tested amid trials and tribulations. The opening of the book presents a poignant depiction of Peter's life as he navigates through grief and poverty. His mother, before passing away, gifts him her cherished Bible, instilling in him the values of faith and resilience. Despite suffering neglect and hardship on his first ship, the brig "Polly", Peter remains hopeful, relying on his belief in God and the teachings of his mother. The narrative sets the stage for Peter’s adventures at sea, where he faces danger, makes new friends, and learns valuable life lessons, establishing a strong foundation for his character development throughout the story. (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 |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children and death -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fatherless families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22944 |
| Release Date |
Oct 11, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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