Little Frankie and His Cousin by Madeline Leslie

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Author Leslie, Madeline, 1815-1893
Title Little Frankie and His Cousin
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Summary "Little Frankie and His Cousin" by Madeline Leslie is a children's story published in the mid-19th century. This book belongs to the genre of juvenile fiction, aiming to impart moral lessons through the experiences of young characters. The story revolves around the themes of obedience, honesty, and personal growth, as two cousins navigate the challenges of childhood together. In this tale, four-year-old Frankie welcomes his six-year-old cousin Nelly into his home while her parents travel abroad. The narrative highlights the contrasting personalities of the two children, with Nelly exhibiting selfishness and an unwillingness to obey, which causes friction in their interactions. As Frankie encourages Nelly to play and learn from others, her journey includes moments of mischief, particularly when she succumbs to bad habits and lies. Throughout the story, their adventures serve as vehicles for teaching important lessons about honesty, the consequences of bad behavior, and ultimately, the joy of learning to be kind and generous. Through various incidents, including Nelly's struggles with her cousin's guidance, both characters face challenges that lead to growth and understanding, highlighting the transformative power of love and responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Truthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Temper -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Obedience -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 33522
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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