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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aLeslie, Madeline,
_d1815-1893
245 1 4 _aThe golden rule
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-10-08
520 _a"The Golden Rule" by Aunt Hattie (Madeline Leslie) is a children's moral tale written in the late 19th century. The book illustrates the theme of empathy, kindness, and the importance of treating others with respect, embodying the principle of the Golden Rule: treating others as one wishes to be treated. It tells the story of two boys, Charley and Oscar, and their contrasting behaviors and experiences, focusing on the transformative power of forgiveness and kindness. The narrative primarily follows Charley Monson, a well-mannered and compassionate boy, who befriends Oscar Russel, a rough and impolite child. After Oscar injures Charley in a fit of rage, Charley, instead of seeking revenge, decides to forgive him and extend kindness. Mrs. Monson, Charley's mother, supports this by taking the initiative to help Oscar by teaching him to embrace goodness and humility. As the story progresses, Oscar struggles with his past misbehavior but gradually learns to change with Charley's influence and support. The climax centers around Oscar's transformation as he begins to pray, seek forgiveness, and ultimately becomes a better friend, illustrating the impact that kindness and understanding can have in changing lives. The conclusion reinforces a hopeful message about the capacity for personal growth and the power of good deeds in shaping one's character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBoston: Henry A. Young & Co., 1867
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aDiligence -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aObedience -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGood and evil -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aFelter, John D.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74545
999 _c115270
_d115270