02293cam a22003373u 4500 71822 UtSlPG 20260610134648.0 m cr n 260607r20231868utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Leslie, Madeline, 1815-1893 The pearl of charity Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Mrs. Leslie's Bible pearls, series for boys ; vol. II Release date is 2023-10-06 "The Pearl of Charity: Or, The Chain and Seals" by Madeline Leslie is a moralistic children's novel written during the late 19th century. This book is likely intended for a young audience, emphasizing the importance of charity, kindness, and integrity among peers. Through its narrative, it conveys the timeless message that true character is demonstrated through one's actions and attitudes toward others. The story follows Frank Jocelyn, a bright and proud boy who is wrongfully suspected of theft after a valuable watch chain goes missing. As the tale unfolds, Frank's innocence and the struggle against gossip and judgment are put to the test, leading to emotional turmoil for him and his sister May. Their teacher, Mr. Monks, confesses his own past errors in judgment and highlights the significance of having charity toward others. Ultimately, the students learn to cultivate a spirit of kindness and charity, culminating in the formation of a "Charity Circle" that aims to promote goodwill among their community. The narrative demonstrates how misunderstandings can be resolved through open communication and compassion, reinforcing the book's central moral lesson. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: A. F. Graves, 1868 Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Charity -- Juvenile fiction Mrs. Leslie's Bible pearls, series for boys ; vol. II https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71822 112548 112548