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100 1 _aBarnett, Evelyn Snead,
_d1854-1921
245 1 0 _aJerry's Reward
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-03-20
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520 _a"Jerry's Reward" by Evelyn Snead Barnett is a fictional children's novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a small community, the story delves into themes of kindness, courage, and the value of humility. It follows the life of a kind-hearted man named Jerry, who, despite being misunderstood and teased by local children, demonstrates profound love and loyalty to his ailing wife, Peggy. The narrative unfolds in Jefferson Square, where Jerry, known as "Paddy on the Turnpike," scavenges for materials to provide for Peggy's needs. The tale escalates when Peggy overhears a plot by burglars intending to rob their affluent neighbors. Despite her illness, she resolves to warn the Mortons, leading to a series of events that test Jerry’s bravery and commitment. Ultimately, Jerry’s heroic actions during the attempted robbery earn him respect and gratitude from those who once scorned him, fostering a sense of community and understanding that transcends social divides. The story concludes with a heartwarming gesture from the children and their parents, recognizing Jerry’s true worth and solidifying the narrative’s message about kindness and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoor -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCity and town life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aInvalids -- Fiction
700 1 _aBarry, Etheldred B.
_q(Etheldred Breeze),
_d1870-1967
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20862
999 _c62097
_d62097