02531cam a22003973u 4500 65365 UtSlPG 20260610134517.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ A. L. O. E., 1821-1893 The Story of a Needle Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-05-17 The story of a needle -- Glory -- The victory -- Bearing burdens. 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Filial piety -- Juvenile fiction Needlework -- Juvenile fiction Pins and needles -- Juvenile fiction Petherick, Rosa C., 1871-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65365 106188 106188