A Big Temptation by L. T. Meade, Maggie Browne, and M. B. Manwell

"A Big Temptation" by L. T. Meade, Maggie Brown, and M. B. Manwell is a fictional children's story written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around themes of childhood innocence, adventure, and moral lessons, showcasing the spirit of young characters who face challenges and temptations in their lives. It highlights the longing for freedom and joy amidst the constraints of a difficult upbringing. The story follows a young girl named Netty, who becomes the caretaker of her sickly baby cousin, Dan. Netty's brother, Ben, entices her with the possibility of a day trip to Southend for a seaside treat, which leads to the children devising a plan to sneak away. Despite challenges, including Netty's moral dilemma of taking Dan along, the siblings embark on an adventure that culminates in a joyful yet fraught day at the beach. However, Dan's health suffers from the treats he consumes, prompting Netty to seek help. The narrative emphasizes the consequences of their actions but ultimately conveys a message of forgiveness and understanding as the children learn important lessons about responsibility, care, and family bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Meade, L. T., 1854-1914
Author Browne, Maggie, 1864-1937
Author Manwell, M. B.
Illustrator Dixon, Arthur A. (Arthur Augustus), 1872-1959
Title A Big Temptation
Contents A big temptation / by L.T. Meade -- The other Carews / by M.B. Manwell -- Kurus : the king of the cannibal islands / by Maggie Browne.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 25467
Release Date
Last Update Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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