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100 1 _aRoyce, Ruth
245 1 4 _aThe Children of France :
_bA Book of Stories of the Heroism and Self-sacrifice of Youthful Patriots of France During the Great War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-04
508 _aProduced by Michelle Croyle, Sankar Viswanathan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Children of France" by Ruth Royce is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the tales of bravery and sacrifice among young French patriots during World War I, showcasing the remarkable acts of valor performed by children like Remi, Mathilde, and Jean. Each character exemplifies the spirit of heroism in the face of adversity, portraying how even the youngest can make significant contributions to their country in times of war. The opening of the story introduces the setting and intent of the collection, as Captain Favor captivates a group of neighborhood children with accounts of bravery from the youth of France. He begins with the tale of Robert Favor, who transforms from a wealthy, aloof boy to a decorated soldier in the French Army, emphasizing how he becomes a source of inspiration for the local children. Following this introduction, Captain Favor offers thrilling anecdotes of children like Remi, who, despite his young age, demonstrates unwavering courage by joining the fight against the Germans. These opening chapters set the tone for a series of exhilarating tales that convey messages of patriotism, courage, and the indomitable spirit of youth during wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16437
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