124 Results with the "Children's Literature" genre


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      Discords

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      by LovelyMay Discords begins as a swirl of tension settles over the village, sparked by the sudden death of an unfamiliar man in Farmer Holly’s barn. The villagers, puzzled by the presence of the stranger and his peculiar son, are quick to label them as vagabonds. Yet there is something odd in how the boy speaks and behaves—too refined to be ordinary, too serene to fit the mold of hardship. David, unaware of the funeral plans for his father, remains absorbed in the words of a final letter left behind. In it, he is…
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      Two Letters

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      by LovelyMay Two Letters arrives at a turning point in David’s world, as he begins to confront a future shaped by absence. He wakes in a strange bed, aware his father is gone, yet he clings to the idea of returning to the mountain, hoping his father will meet him there. The room feels foreign, and the people in it—well-meaning but unfamiliar—cannot replace what he has lost. Perry Larson, though kind, cannot ease David’s quiet resistance. He offers food and conversation, but David, overwhelmed by grief and…
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      The Valley

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      by LovelyMay The Valley opens beneath a quiet sky where moonlight silvers the contours of the land, softening the tension between reality and the dreams carried by a wandering boy. David, newly arrived with his father, seeks nothing more than rest in a barn, but the stillness is soon stirred by the strains of a violin. Music, woven with memory and longing, escapes through the barn's open cracks, drawing Simeon and Ellen Holly from their slumber. Their world, defined by duty and silence, is unsettled by this uninvited…
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      The Trail

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      by LovelyMay The Trail begins not with fanfare, but with the quiet tension of a life being dismantled in haste. David watches his father pack their things, his movements urgent and uneven. Once a peaceful place filled with music and faded portraits, their home becomes a shell, emptied of sentiment but heavy with unspoken farewells. David notices the changes but does not yet grasp their full weight. His father, though physically weak, is driven by purpose, determined to reach the valley. The boy, trusting and wide-eyed,…
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      by LovelyMay The Mountain Home rests in a place untouched by noise and clutter, a serene corner of the world where every breeze carries a whisper and every tree stands like a silent witness. Perched on a sloping ledge, the cabin opens toward a view so expansive that it feels like a living painting. The cliffs rise behind them, sheltering the little home from the coldest winds, while ahead lies a world of green slopes, forest shadows, and a silver-threaded brook tracing the valley floor. For David, this isn’t just…
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      Just David

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      by LovelyMay Just David by Eleanor H. Porter is the story of a young, musically gifted boy who, after his father's death, brings hope and transformation to a small village through his innocence and love of music.
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      by LovelyMay "The Babies' Blankets" begins with the gentle worry of Mother Nature as the chill of Earthdom signals Jack Frost’s approach. She senses the bite of cold drawing near and feels concern for her children—flowers, leaves, and seedlings left exposed to the whims of winter’s mischief. Jack Frost, delighted by the coming freeze, proudly describes his recent play, having turned a soft aster brittle and delighted in the shivers he spread. His presence, though merry to him, threatens the comfort of those not…
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      The Raindrops

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      by LovelyMay "The Raindrops" open their story within the soft realms of Cloudland, a place nestled between Earthdom and Sky Country, where moisture dwells in harmony before beginning its mission. Among them, two curious droplets gaze below, noticing the parched and withering world, moved not by command but by purpose. In a spirited mood, they gather fellow droplets and begin their descent, turning it into a joyful race, each one eager to be of service and touch the Earth with their gift. They twist and twirl through…
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      by LovelyMay "Five Little Indian Brothers" begins with a quiet scene inside the familiar shelter of Farmer Lane’s barn, where the five brothers thrived in simple unity. Among bundles of stored harvest and hidden corners, their world was warm, safe, and filled with laughter. Though they were surrounded by many others of their kind, the five brothers formed a bond rooted in shared curiosity and wonder. Each day, they peered through a small crack that offered a view of the land beyond, where Farmer Lane steadily worked…
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      by LovelyMay "Nature's Violet Children" begins in a sunlit clearing where spring had awakened a bed of violets hidden beneath layers of winter's snow. These flowers, delicate and full of quiet beauty, stretched toward the golden warmth, rejoicing in the freedom of their hilltop home. Their lives were simple yet complete, filled with the sound of breezes and the company of forest whispers. One morning, the serenity was interrupted by the footsteps of a young girl named Ruth. Her eyes lit up at the sight of the vibrant…
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