02242cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500011001051000021001162450012001372640051001493000047002003360026002473370026002733380036002995000031003355080093003665201287004595340045017466530043017916530035018348560042018699990017019117357UtSlPG20260610133206.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaPZ1 aGellibrand, Emma10aJ. Cole 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-01-01 aText file produced by Charles Franks and the DP Team HTML file produced by David Widger a"J. Cole" by Emma Gellibrand is a heartwarming and poignant children's novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named J. Cole who seeks employment as a page-boy after writing a charmingly naive letter in response to an advertisement. The novel explores themes of childhood, innocence, responsibility, and the unexpected trials that J. Cole faces in his journey, highlighting both his struggles and resilience. The narrative follows J. Cole as he navigates his new life in service with a kind but somewhat apprehensive employer. Despite his small stature and perceived inadequacies, he earns the affection and trust of the household with his earnestness, good heart, and genuine desire to learn. However, the story takes a dark turn when a burglary occurs, leading to a series of unfortunate events where J. Cole is wrongly suspected of collusion with the criminals. Through a harrowing experience involving danger and sacrifice, the novel ultimately reaffirms the values of trust, loyalty, and the bonds of love, culminating in a touching reunion with his beloved brother. The book encapsulates a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences, making it a timeless tale of growth and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Fiction aHousehold employees -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7357 c49348d49348