Sonnie-Boy's People by James B. Connolly

"Sonnie-Boy's People" by James B. Connolly is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Greg, affectionately called Sonnie-Boy, and his interactions with his family and a stranger named Mr. Necker who visits their home. The narrative takes place in a backdrop enriched with themes of patriotism and familial bonds, exploring the lives and aspirations of those around Sonnie-Boy in their dynamic environment. The opening of the novel introduces Sonnie-Boy playing by the water and interacting with Mr. Necker, who seems to be charmed by the boy's spirit. As the story unfolds, the focus shifts to Sonnie-Boy's Aunt Marie, who is preparing a battle-flag for the boy's toy ship while reflecting on familial relationships, particularly those of her brother, Mr. Welkie, and the potential future of Sonnie-Boy. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of nostalgia and affection as Greg—Sonnie-Boy's father—returns home, and we witness the warmth of their family life. The interactions hint at underlying themes of duty, aspirations, and the weight of legacy, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of these characters as the plot develops. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Connolly, James B. (James Brendan), 1868-1957
LoC No. 13020575
Title Sonnie-Boy's People
Contents Sonnie-Boy's people -- Time Riley's touch -- In the anchor watch -- Cross courses -- Leary of the "Ligonier" -- How they got the "Hattie Rennish" -- Killorin's Caribbean days -- The battle-cruise of the "Svend Foyn" -- The last passenger.
Credits Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Ross Wilburn and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject Short stories, American
Category Text
eBook-No. 22185
Release Date
Last Update Aug 3, 2007
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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