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100	1		_aBurnett, Frances Hodgson, _d1849-1924
245	1	4	_aThe Little Hunchback Zia
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-03-01
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Little Hunchback Zia" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Zia, a deformed child living in a bleak and oppressive environment, who goes on a journey filled with hardship, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening. The themes of compassion, resilience, and the quest for acceptance are central to Zia's experiences and interactions with those around him. The narrative follows Zia, a little hunchback boy who is shunned and mistreated due to his deformity, causing him to flee from the only home he knows. As he wanders through the night, he struggles with fear and loneliness, encountering different individuals who react to his appearance with mixed emotions. His journey leads him ultimately to Bethlehem, where he finds solace and a mystical transformation after witnessing the birth of a child that embodies light and hope. Zia's character evolves from one of deep shame and self-loathing to a place of liberation and joy, culminating in his healing and recognition of his inherent worth. The story beautifully captures the struggle for acceptance and the redemptive power of love and kindness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChristmas stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5303
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