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100 1 _aVaders, Henrietta
245 1 0 _aWikkey :
_bA Scrap
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-25
508 _aProduced by Bethanne M. Simms, Barbara Kosker, J Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Wikkey" by Henrietta Vaders is a novella written during the late 19th century. This poignant story revolves around the relationship between a kind-hearted young man named Lawrence Granby and a destitute street boy named Wikkey Whiston, exploring themes of compassion, love, and the struggle against urban poverty. The narrative presents a social commentary on the plight of the needy, particularly children, in a Victorian society marked by stark class disparities. In the story, Lawrence, who works in a government office, becomes enamored with the small, curious figure of Wikkey, a crossing-sweeper who adores him from afar. Their lives intertwine when Lawrence discovers Wikkey's deteriorating health due to tuberculosis. He compassionately takes the boy in, providing him warmth, comfort, and affection, while trying to instill moral values in his life. As Wikkey’s health declines, their bond deepens, and Lawrence learns profound truths about love, sacrifice, and spirituality through their interactions. The novella culminates in a heart-wrenching conclusion as Wikkey passes away peacefully, leaving a lasting impact on Lawrence. The narrative is a testament to the enduring power of kindness and the human spirit amid suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren -- Death -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSick children -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPoor children -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCharity -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23195
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