Careless Jane and Other Tales by Katharine Pyle

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Author Pyle, Katharine, 1863-1938
Title Careless Jane and Other Tales
Credits E-text prepared by Colin Bell, Huub Bakker, Joseph Cooper, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Careless Jane and Other Tales" by Katharine Pyle is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. This engaging anthology features a variety of whimsical tales, each highlighting important moral lessons through the adventures and misadventures of young characters. The stories present themes of responsibility, obedience, and personal growth among children as they navigate their world. The collection includes tales like "Careless Jane," where Jane's disregard for learning to sew leads to embarrassment when she damages her dress, prompting her to recognize the value of being prepared. In "Boisterous Ann," Ann learns the importance of neatness and decorum after a messy encounter. Other stories, such as "The Brother and Sister," "Georgie Lie-a-Bed," and "The Rabbit Witch," provide imaginative narratives woven with valuable lessons about character development, friendship, and the consequences of one’s actions. Each story effectively captures the essence of childhood while imparting wisdom, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's poetry, American
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 24167
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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