| Author |
Le Feuvre, Amy, 1861-1929 |
| Title |
'Me and Nobbles'
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Me and Nobbles" by Amy Le Feuvre is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Bobby, who navigates life in a quiet, strict household while deeply yearning for the return of his absent father, for whom he waits expectantly with his beloved toy stick, Nobbles. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, imagination, and the longing for familial connection. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the somber atmosphere of Bobby's home, presided over by his grandmother and other family members who are largely indifferent to him. Bobby's vibrant imagination is showcased through his conversations with Nobbles, as he shares his dreams and aspirations about finding his father and their potential life together. Struggles with loneliness, moments of joy, and the complexity of his emotions toward his absent father form the core of the opening chapters. As Bobby grapples with the challenges of his environment and relationships, he embarks on a hopeful yet whimsical quest for belonging and love, setting the stage for a heartfelt adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22290 |
| Release Date |
Aug 10, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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