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100	1		_aWeyman, Stanley John, _d1855-1928
245	1	2	_aA Little Wizard
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-02-13
508			_aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
520			_a"A Little Wizard" by Stanley John Weyman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the context of the English Civil War, showcasing the trials of a young boy named Jack Patten, who finds himself abandoned and struggling for survival after the upheaval of his family's estate. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of war on innocent lives, anchored by Jack’s journey from neglect to self-discovery amidst a backdrop of societal turmoil. The opening of the novel introduces Jack Patten, a boy who sits alone by the gate of his family's estate, feeling the weight of isolation and grief after the death of his father and the loss of his home. Upon encountering Agent Hoby, who comes to claim the estate for the Parliament, Jack defies authority with a clever retort, revealing his strong will and the seeds of defiance within him. While the agent is oblivious to Jack's poignant situation, the boy's loneliness is palpable as he reminisces about the love he once experienced. As the chapter progresses, Jack is taken under the care of the dismissive Gridleys, his new guardians, who subject him to further neglect and cruelty. The stage is set for a tale of adventure infused with the struggles of a spirited child left to navigate a world marred by the terms of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHistorical fiction
653			_aGreat Britain -- History -- Civil War, 1642-1649 -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38872
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