Binney the beaver, and other stories by Lucy Ellen Guernsey
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"Binney the Beaver, and Other Stories" by Lucy Ellen Guernsey is a collection of children's stories published in the late 19th century. The book primarily focuses on the life of a young beaver named Binney as he navigates various challenges and adventures in his woodland home, alongside lessons about community, responsibility, and the consequences of idleness. This enchanting collection also features related tales that explore themes of kindness, family, and the importance
of hard work. The stories in this collection follow Binney's journey from a playful young beaver to a more responsible member of his community. Throughout the narrative, Binney grapples with temptations to be idle, and his encounters with both good and bad companions serve as critical turning points in his character development. For instance, after meeting a lazy wood-beaver, Binney learns valuable lessons about the importance of hard work and the dangers of poor influences. In addition to Binney's story, other tales in the collection broaden the themes of companionship, loyalty, and the importance of nurturing each other’s well-being within a community—ultimately imparting timeless moral teachings suitable for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Guernsey, Lucy Ellen, 1826-1899 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 2016661095 |
| Title | Binney the beaver, and other stories |
| Original Publication | Boston: Henry A. Young & Co., 1875. |
| Contents | Binney the beaver -- The exhibition in the barn -- The mother's legacy. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75101 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75101-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 420 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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