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100	1		_aHerbert, Minie
245	1	0	_aWillie the Waif
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-11-27
508			_aProduced by Andrew Hodson
520			_a"Willie the Waif" by Minie Herbert is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This heartwarming tale focuses on the struggles of two young boys, Willie and Bob, as they navigate life on the streets of London, seeking a safe and loving environment while dealing with an abusive father and the harsh realities of their surroundings. The story begins with Willie, a frail little boy, waiting for his older brother Bob to return home. After facing fear from their father's abuse, the two boys decide to run away to find a better life together. Through various hardships, including searching for food, selling matches, and encountering kindness from strangers, they gradually build a bond defined by love and loyalty. Their journey leads them to a mission school, where they learn about Jesus and the possibility of a brighter future. Miss Elton, a caring woman from the mission, takes an interest in Willie, leading to a series of events that eventually reveals Willie's true identity and offers a chance for a permanent home filled with warmth and affection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBoys -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aLondon (England) -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aRunaway children -- Juvenile fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19936
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