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100 1 _aLeslie, Madeline,
_d1815-1893
245 1 4 _aThe pearl of charity
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aMrs. Leslie's Bible pearls, series for boys ; vol. II
500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-06
520 _a"The Pearl of Charity: Or, The Chain and Seals" by Madeline Leslie is a moralistic children's novel written during the late 19th century. This book is likely intended for a young audience, emphasizing the importance of charity, kindness, and integrity among peers. Through its narrative, it conveys the timeless message that true character is demonstrated through one's actions and attitudes toward others. The story follows Frank Jocelyn, a bright and proud boy who is wrongfully suspected of theft after a valuable watch chain goes missing. As the tale unfolds, Frank's innocence and the struggle against gossip and judgment are put to the test, leading to emotional turmoil for him and his sister May. Their teacher, Mr. Monks, confesses his own past errors in judgment and highlights the significance of having charity toward others. Ultimately, the students learn to cultivate a spirit of kindness and charity, culminating in the formation of a "Charity Circle" that aims to promote goodwill among their community. The narrative demonstrates how misunderstandings can be resolved through open communication and compassion, reinforcing the book's central moral lesson. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBoston: A. F. Graves, 1868
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCharity -- Juvenile fiction
830 0 _aMrs. Leslie's Bible pearls, series for boys ; vol. II
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71822
999 _c112548
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