The Story of a Needle by A. L. O. E.
"The Story of a Needle" by A. L. O. E. is a children's narrative written in the late 19th century. This whimsical tale follows the life journey of a needle, exploring its creation, education, and experiences as it interacts with various characters, including human children and other tools. The story delves into themes of purpose, usefulness, and the importance of character development. The beginning of the work introduces the reader to the
needle's origins, from its raw state as iron ore to its forging into a functional tool. The needle reflects on its early experiences in a factory, enduring various treatments to attain its final form. As the needle gains consciousness, it observes human characters, particularly children, and begins to ponder its purpose beyond mere existence. This opening sets the stage for a lively exploration of the needle's adventures, interactions, and philosophical musings as it fits into the lives of the family it serves, particularly focusing on the themes of education and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 |
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| Illustrator | Petherick, Rosa C., 1871-1931 |
| Title | The Story of a Needle |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The story of a needle -- Glory -- The victory -- Bearing burdens. |
| Credits | Richard Hulse, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Filial piety -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Needlework -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pins and needles -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65365 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 165 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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