Explorers of the Dawn by Mazo De la Roche
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"Explorers of the Dawn" by Mazo de la Roche is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around three young brothers—Angel, John, and The Seraph—as they navigate childhood adventures filled with imagination, mischief, and a touch of whimsy. Set against the backdrop of their somewhat restrictive upbringing under the care of Mrs. Handsomebody, the boys explore themes of freedom, the beauty of companionship, and the lingering impacts of
familial loss. The opening portion of the novel introduces the boys and sets the stage for their adventures. Their father has left them with Mrs. Handsomebody after the death of their mother, and while the boys initially wrestle with their new environment, their imaginations fuel their escapades. We witness their playful rebellion against authority as they glide down the bannisters, sneak into forbidden areas, and eagerly speculate about a mysterious new neighbor, Captain Pegg, who claims to have once been a pirate. The boys’ longing for adventure and the thrill of exploration are palpable, promising a delightful and heartwarming journey through their childhood experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | De la Roche, Mazo, 1879-1961 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Morley, Christopher, 1890-1957 |
| Title | Explorers of the Dawn |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Matt Whittaker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Governesses -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brothers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25283 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5088 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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