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100	1		_aNesbit, E. _q(Edith), _d1858-1924
245	1	0	_aHarding's luck
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-05-08
508			_aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Harding's Luck" by E. Nesbit is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Dickie Harding, a young boy living in a grim environment with an unkind aunt, who struggles with lameness and dreams of adventure. The central theme revolves around Dickie's desperate longing for love and belonging, all while he navigates a world filled with misfortune and small joys, particularly his attachment to a cherished toy named Tinkler and his encounters with various characters, including a kind neighbor and a dubious man named Mr. Beale. The opening of "Harding's Luck" paints a vivid picture of Dickie's life and his sad background, beginning with the loss of his rabbit hutch, which leads to a burst of emotions that highlights his isolation. His lament over losing the hutch and how his aunt treats him sets the stage for Dickie's character—a boy yearning for kindness and adventure amid hardship. As he interacts with a stimulating neighbor and contemplates his secret dreams, Dickie's determination becomes apparent when he decides to sell moonflowers to regain his beloved toy from the pawnbroker. The chapter captures both the struggles and small triumphs of childhood, setting in motion Dickie's journey of self-discovery and adventure in a world that often seems unkind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFantasy fiction
700	1		_aMillar, H. R. _q(Harold Robert), _d1869-1942
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28725
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