Pine Needles by Susan Warner and Louis Harms
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"Pine Needles" by Susan Warner and Louis Harms is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds primarily around the experiences of the Franklin and Candlish families at Mosswood, as they navigate the joys of friendship and the beauty of nature, intertwined with deeper themes of faith and heroism. The book appears to explore both ordinary familial interactions and significant moral questions reflecting on Christian values, suggesting a
thoughtful examination of personal growth and the impact of relationships. The opening of the story sets the stage for the reuniting of the Franklin and Candlish families at Mosswood, introducing characters like Maggie, Meredith, Flora, and Esther. As they prepare for a day in the woods, the excitement among the children builds, particularly around their plans for a picnic and their desire to invite their Uncle Eden, highlighting themes of joy and youthful adventure. During their outing, Meredith engages with a missionary story from a German pastor, hinting at deeper discussions about morality, faith, and cultural history. This premise creates a rich tapestry of both light-hearted moments and thoughtful reflections, especially regarding the characters' appreciation of their environment and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Warner, Susan, 1819-1885 |
|---|---|
| Author | Harms, Louis, 1808-1865 |
| Title | Pine Needles |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38922 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 523 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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