Oswald Bastable and Others by E. Nesbit
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"Oswald Bastable and Others" by E. Nesbit is a collection of children's stories set in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of Oswald Bastable and his siblings as they engage in various mischiefs and imaginative escapades. Their stories explore themes of childhood curiosity, familial bonds, and moral dilemmas, likely appealing to readers who enjoy whimsical tales about youth and innocence. At the start of the book, we are introduced
to Oswald and his siblings, who have recently left their home in Lewisham to live with their Indian uncle in Blackheath. The chapter details the children's Christmas presents, including a remarkable printing press, which sparks their imaginations. As Oswald and his brother Dicky set off on their adventures, they unintentionally cause a workman to fall from a ladder, leading to feelings of guilt and attempts to make amends through fundraising efforts for the injured man. This opening sets an engaging tone with humor and innocence, promising readers a journey filled with unique challenges and youthful adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Brock, C. E. (Charles Edmund), 1870-1938 |
| Illustrator | Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert), 1869-1942 |
| Title | Oswald Bastable and Others |
| Contents | An object of value and virtue -- The runaways -- The arsenicators: a tale of crime -- The enchanceried house -- Molly, the measles, and the missing will -- Billy and William -- The twopenny spell -- Showing off; or, the looking-glass boy -- The ring and the lamp -- The charmed life; or, the princess and the lift-man -- Billy the King -- The princess and the cat -- The white horse -- Sir Christopher Cockleshell -- Muscadel. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28804 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28804-8 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 767 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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