The Wig and the Shoulder of Mutton; or, The Folly of Juvenile Fears by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The Wig and the Shoulder of Mutton; or, The Folly of Juvenile Fears |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Wig and the Shoulder of Mutton; or, The Folly of Juvenile Fears" by Anonymous is a children's story written during the early 19th century. This book presents a cautionary tale focused on the irrational fears often experienced by children, particularly in the dark. It uses humor and relatable characters to explore how such fears can be easily magnified by imagination. In the narrative, Mr. Friendly and his children encounter a series of amusing and frightening events that arise from their fear of the unknown. The story kicks off with the children panicking at a strange noise, only to discover it is simply the barber's boy searching for a lost wig. As the evening unfolds, the tale delves into their father's lesson about confronting fears and distinguishing between reality and imagination. The central anecdote recounts a real-life incident where a child, frightened by a prank, suffers severe consequences. This emphasizes the dangers of instilling fear in others and encourages rational understanding. Overall, the book serves as both an entertaining read and a moral lesson for young readers about overcoming childish fears. (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 -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Apparitions -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fear in children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49945 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 48 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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