A thoughtless seven by Amy Le Feuvre
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"A thoughtless seven by Amy Le Feuvre" is a children's novel likely written in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Set in England, it follows the lives of seven siblings recovering from illness, exploring themes of faith, character development, and family relationships. The book combines light-hearted family antics with a sincere exploration of personal and spiritual growth, communicated in an accessible and often humorous style typical of moralistic literature aimed at young
readers during that time period. The central topic revolves around the journey from thoughtlessness to responsibility and faith, experienced by the siblings, particularly through the perspective of the narrator, Mary (“Li”). The story centers on Mary and her brothers and sisters, who, left mainly to their own devices, get into various scrapes and discussions about religion, duty, and growing up. After an illness keeps their parents away, Mary becomes preoccupied with a Bible verse—"One thing thou lackest"—prompting questions about her spiritual life and personal shortcomings. Through adventures, mischief, and genuine crises—including a runaway trap, a lost little brother, and a serious accident—the children reflect on faith, morality, and the meaning of Christian living. Mary's struggles and spiritual journey are supported by the kindly Miss Moffat, and as time passes, she influences her siblings, gradually leading her brother Thunder and sister Honey toward faith as well. The book concludes with encouragement to persist in prayer and goodness, embracing the idea that positive change, for oneself and others, comes with patience and perseverance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Le Feuvre, Amy, 1861-1929 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Groome, William H. C., 1860-1914 |
| Title | A thoughtless seven |
| Original Publication | London: The Religious Tract Society, 1904. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Amusements -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Nannies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Scarlatina -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Christian converts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75734 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75734-6 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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