A Butterfly Chase by P.-J. Stahl

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Author Stahl, P.-J., 1814-1886
Illustrator Frølich, Lorenz, 1820-1908
Title A Butterfly Chase
Note Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "A Butterfly Chase" by P.-J. Stahl is a children's storybook written in the late 19th century. This charming narrative revolves around two young characters, Minnie and Bertie, who embark on a whimsical adventure to collect butterflies. Their journey highlights themes of curiosity, innocence, and the connection between children and nature. The story begins with Minnie and Bertie eagerly prepared with butterfly nets and a guidebook provided by their uncle, who is a professor. They venture into a daisy-filled meadow, hoping to capture beautiful butterflies, particularly peacock and emperor varieties. As they chase after these enchanting creatures, they face various mishaps and humorous moments, such as inadvertently falling into a ditch. Ultimately, when Bertie captures a butterfly, he is struck by its beauty and life; persuaded by Minnie, he decides against harming it. Their adventure concludes with feelings of joy as they learn the value of kindness towards all living beings, vowing never to chase butterflies again. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Donkeys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Butterflies -- Collection and Preservation -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 54725
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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