Sue, A Little Heroine by L. T. Meade
"Sue, A Little Heroine" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Sue, a determined and caring young girl, who looks after her sick brother Giles in a challenging London environment, while also forming a bond with the compassionate street preacher John Atkins. The narrative explores their struggles with poverty, the dynamics of friendship, and themes of resilience and hope amidst hardship. At
the start of the book, we are introduced to Sue as she navigates a bustling street, captivated by a preacher’s message. She is depicted as a small, spirited girl with an intelligent gaze, who quickly shifts her focus back to her responsibilities at home where her brother Giles awaits. The opening scenes establish the tough realities they face while also highlighting Sue's bravery and determination to care for Giles, who is unable to walk due to a past tragedy. This sets the stage for a heartwarming tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of community through the character of Father John, who becomes a crucial figure in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Meade, L. T., 1854-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sue, A Little Heroine |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | London (England) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Thieves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Poor children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Child labor -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Abduction -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20071 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 429 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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