TY  - BOOK
AU  - Leslie,Madeline
TI  - The chest of tools
T2  - Aunt Hattie's library for her little friends, Series II
AV  - PZ 
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Truthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Obedience -- Juvenile fiction
KW  - Carpentry -- Juvenile fiction
N1  - Release date is 2024-07-15; Originally published; Chicago: Henry A. Sumner & Company, 1880
N2  - "The Chest of Tools" by Madeline Leslie is a moral tale written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around themes of honesty and accountability as it follows two boys, Henry and Ernest, as they navigate the consequences of disobedience and dishonesty. Through their experiences, the narrative imparts lessons on the importance of truthfulness and the impact of lies on relationships.  The story opens with a traumatic incident where Ernest injures himself while playing with tools from his uncle's locked chest, which Henry had unlawfully opened. As the plot unfolds, Henry struggles with guilt and the temptation to lie to protect himself from punishment, while Ernest grapples with fear of his uncle's anger. The narrative explores the fallout of Henry's lies, not only on himself but also on his relationships with family and friends. Ultimately, after a period of separation and reflection, Henry confesses to his wrongdoings, leading to a reconciliation with his father and the opportunity for a fresh start as a truthful boy. The book serves as a cautionary tale underscoring the virtues of honesty and the potential for redemption through sincere repentance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74051
ER  -