Release date is 2010-08-24

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"Little Frankie at School" by Madeline Leslie is a children's book written in the mid-19th century. It is part of "The Little Frankie Series," which focuses on the life and experiences of young Frankie Gray as he navigates school and friendships. The book is likely intended to engage young readers with valuable lessons about kindness, empathy, and the importance of education. The story follows Frankie as he begins school under the guidance of his compassionate teacher, Miss Fanny Grant. Frankie is enthusiastic about learning and quickly forms a bond with his classmates, including a new girl named Hitty Moran, who comes from a less fortunate background. As the narrative unfolds, themes of class disparity and social kindness emerge, especially when Nelly, Frankie's cousin, struggles with her feelings towards Hitty. Through various incidents, including a push that injures Hitty and a subsequent act of contrition from Nelly, the book highlights important moral lessons and the development of character traits such as generosity, respect, and forgiveness. Overall, the story captures the spirit of childhood learning while conveying important life lessons suitable for its young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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