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100 1 _aLeslie, Madeline,
_d1815-1893
245 1 4 _aThe chest of tools
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aAunt Hattie's library for her little friends, Series II.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-07-15
520 _a"The Chest of Tools" by Madeline Leslie is a moral tale written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around themes of honesty and accountability as it follows two boys, Henry and Ernest, as they navigate the consequences of disobedience and dishonesty. Through their experiences, the narrative imparts lessons on the importance of truthfulness and the impact of lies on relationships. The story opens with a traumatic incident where Ernest injures himself while playing with tools from his uncle's locked chest, which Henry had unlawfully opened. As the plot unfolds, Henry struggles with guilt and the temptation to lie to protect himself from punishment, while Ernest grapples with fear of his uncle's anger. The narrative explores the fallout of Henry's lies, not only on himself but also on his relationships with family and friends. Ultimately, after a period of separation and reflection, Henry confesses to his wrongdoings, leading to a reconciliation with his father and the opportunity for a fresh start as a truthful boy. The book serves as a cautionary tale underscoring the virtues of honesty and the potential for redemption through sincere repentance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cChicago: Henry A. Sumner & Company, 1880
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aTruthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCousins -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aObedience -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCarpentry -- Juvenile fiction
830 0 _aAunt Hattie's library for her little friends, Series II.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74051
999 _c114776
_d114776