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100 1 _aBruce, Charles
245 1 0 _aLeslie Ross; or, Fond of a Lark
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-06-17
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Karen Dalrymple, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.)
520 _a"Leslie Ross: or, Fond of a Lark" by Charles Bruce is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The book tells the story of Leslie Ross, a spirited and mischievous boy whose penchant for adventure leads him to trouble. Following a series of incidents that stem from his love for what he calls "a lark," Leslie's parents decide to send him to school in hopes of tempering his impulsiveness while still allowing him to grow and enjoy his youthful innocence. The opening of the novel introduces Leslie as the cherished son of caring parents who strive to create a joyful childhood for him, particularly by the seaside. However, his mischief begins to accumulate, leading to significant situations where he finds himself in peril. The narrative unfolds as Leslie's carefree antics eventually culminate in a near-drowning experience, prompting his father to enroll him in school for his own sake and protection. Through these early chapters, readers witness not only Leslie's charming personality but also the nurturing yet concerned approach of Mr. and Mrs. Ross as they grapple with their son's spirited nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoys -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPractical jokes -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25827
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