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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aEllis, James Tandy,
_d1868-1942
245 1 0 _aShawn of Skarrow
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-16
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Verity White and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520 _a"Shawn of Skarrow" by James Tandy Ellis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on a young boy named Shawn, who is growing up along the riverbank in a small community full of charming characters and life lessons. The novel explores themes of ambition, adventure, and the importance of education, as Shawn aspires to become a doctor while navigating the joys and challenges of youth. The beginning of the novel introduces Shawn as a spirited fourteen-year-old boy who loves fishing and has a mischievous spirit. His journey commences with a call from Mrs. Alden, a kind woman who encourages him to further his education, and leads to a pivotal encounter when he promises to attend school with her support. Shawn's interactions with his mother, his dog Coaly, the wise Dr. Hissong, and the other townsfolk establish a warm and affectionate community backdrop, setting the stage for Shawn's aspirations and the adventures that lie ahead. Throughout the opening chapters, readers get a glimpse of Shawn's charming innocence, his struggles with schooling, and the budding relationships that shape his youthful identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aKentucky -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26934
999 _c67843
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