Burnett, Frances Hodgson 1849-1924 creator Sandham, Henry 1842-1910 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Editha's Burglar: A Story for Children" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a children's story written in the late 19th century. The book tells the charming tale of a young girl named Editha who encounters a burglar in her home. The story navigates themes of kindness, bravery, and misunderstanding, showcasing the perspective of a child who thinks compassionately about others, even those deemed as villains. In this narrative, Editha is a peculiar and thoughtful seven-year-old girl who, while grappling with the concept of burglars, finds herself face-to-face with one in her own home. Instead of panicking, she approaches the burglar with curiosity and concern for her mother, who is asleep. Editha’s polite and rational demeanor surprises the burglar, leading to humorous exchanges as she offers to help him select items to steal while protecting her family's valuables. Throughout their encounter, Editha realizes the burglar may not be as 'bad' as society depicts him, showcasing her innocence and capacity for compassion. Ultimately, the tale concludes with surprising outcomes, including the eventual return of her cherished belongings, reinforcing the power of empathy and understanding across social divides. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-03-07 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction Robbers and outlaws -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56692 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56692 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134315.0 56692