02552cam a22003613u 4500 36732 UtSlPG 20260610133834.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Stover, Wilbur B., 1866- Charlie Newcomer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-07-14 Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, Ball State University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Charlie Newcomer" by Wilbur B. Stover is a children's moral story written in the late 19th century. This book narrates the life and experiences of a young boy named Charlie, highlighting themes of childhood innocence, spirituality, and the desire to serve others. Through his adventures at school and church, Charlie embodies virtues such as diligence, sincerity, and a longing for faith. The narrative follows Charlie's journey as he seeks to unite with the church and become a Christian, expressing his wishes to be a missionary one day. The story depicts his innocent interactions with family and friends, illustrating the struggles of a child navigating faith and the pressures of growing up. As the plot unfolds, Charlie faces challenges, including the illness of his sister Bessie and ultimately his own health crisis due to scarlet fever, which brings a poignant end to his life. The book not only presents a touching tale of love and spiritual aspiration but also emphasizes the importance of nurturing faith from an early age. Charlie’s legacy lives on as he influences his community and family, reminding readers of the lasting impact of a life devoted to service and faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile literature Newcomer, Charlie Martin, 1880-1893 -- Juvenile literature Church of the Brethren -- Biography -- Juvenile literature Baptism -- Juvenile literature Siblings -- Juvenile literature Children -- Death -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36732 77572 77572