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| 100 | 1 | _aCoker, A. M. | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aJasper's old shed, and how the light shone in |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-06-23 | ||
| 520 | _a"Jasper's Old Shed, and How the Light Shone In" by A. M. Coker is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jonas Jasper, an elderly store-dealer who lives a solitary life in a cramped shed in the impoverished town of Helmstone. The narrative explores themes of friendship, hardship, and redemption through Jasper's interactions with two young boys, Phil and Rob, who embody resilience and hope amid their difficult circumstances. The opening of the book introduces us to Jonas Jasper and his modest business, which consists of selling items like rags and bones to the local community. Despite his gruff demeanor and seemingly lonely existence, he shares a special bond with the boys, particularly with Rob, who brings joy and companionship into his life. As winter approaches, Rob and Phil return from their travels to seek out Jasper, who serves as a surrogate father figure imbued with warmth despite the bleakness of their surroundings. The boys' lives are marked by struggle and ambition, and they frequently express their gratitude towards Jasper, whose friendship brings light into their challenging lives. This initial chapter effectively sets the stage for themes of love, faith, and transformation that may evolve as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: The Religious Tract Society, 1891 |
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| 653 | _aChristmas stories | ||
| 653 | _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChildren and death -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aChildren -- Religious life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aConversion -- Christianity -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMissions -- England -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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