Aunt Kitty's Tales by Maria J. McIntosh

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Author McIntosh, Maria J. (Maria Jane), 1803-1878
Title Aunt Kitty's Tales
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Blind Alice -- Jessie Graham; or friends dear, but truth dearer -- Florence Arnott; or, is she generous? -- Grace and Clara; or, be just as well as generous -- Ellen Leslie; or, the reward of self-control.
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Summary "Aunt Kitty's Tales" by Maria J. McIntosh is a collection of children's stories likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Aunt Kitty, who recounts moral lessons and adventures through the lives of children such as Harriet and her friends, including a touching story about Blind Alice, a girl who faces the challenge of sudden blindness. The stories aim to impart values such as benevolence, generosity, and self-governance, making them suitable for young readers seeking both entertainment and moral education. The opening of the text introduces Aunt Kitty as a nurturing figure in the lives of several young girls, especially Harriet, who has just returned from a visit to her grandparents. Aunt Kitty lovingly guides her young companions, encouraging them to be considerate and kind, even as they discuss the trials faced by others, such as Blind Alice and her mother, Mrs. Scott. The initial chapters depict Harriet's deep empathy for Alice's situation, revealing her transition from considering selfish desires to making a selfless decision to help her friend by offering her savings. This sets the tone for the themes of friendship, sacrifice, and compassion that will unfold throughout the tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 42837
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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