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100 1 _aStooke, Eleanora H.
245 1 0 _aWhilst father was fighting
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-06-06
520 _a"Whilst Father Was Fighting" by Eleanora H. Stooke is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story revolves around the lives of two young brothers, Bob and Jackie, who are coping with their father's absence as he serves in the military. The narrative explores themes of bravery, fear, and the importance of compassion as the children navigate their daily lives under the care of their strict Aunt Martha, while finding solace and friendship with their new lodger, Mrs. Winter. The plot centers on the brothers’ struggles with fears associated with the dark and their familial loss, highlighting their bond and resilience. Bob, the elder brother, takes on the responsibility of caring for his younger sibling, Jackie, who grapples with fear and loneliness. Their friendship with Mrs. Winter, an elderly woman who offers kindness and a nurturing presence, becomes a source of comfort. A pivotal moment in the story occurs when Bob finds a valuable brooch and returns it to its rightful owner, leading to a series of connections that showcase acts of bravery and character development. Ultimately, the narrative portrays the significance of relationships, the importance of doing what is right, and the comfort of faith during trying times, culminating in a hopeful resolution for the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: The Religious Tract Society, 1917
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBrothers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAunts -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoardinghouses -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aMorrow, Albert George,
_d1863-1927
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70920
999 _c111646
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