124 Results with the "Children's Literature" genre


    • Chapter 45: Jerry’s New Year Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter 45: Jerry's New Year opens with a scene marked by both hardship and resilience, set against the backdrop of a city celebrating the holidays. For Jerry, a kind-hearted cabman, and his faithful horse, the season is not about rest or festivity but about staying upright in freezing sleet and snow. Long hours are spent waiting outside grand homes where warm lights glow inside, while the streets remain cruelly cold and still. Jerry does not complain, nor does he mistreat his horse, even as the hours…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 46: Jakes and the Lady places Black Beauty in yet another challenging chapter of his working life. Now under the service of a corn dealer and baker, he finds the nature of his work heavier than before. Though the owner ensures the horses are fed and stabled properly, his frequent absences leave the horses in the care of a foreman with little regard for their welfare. This man loads the wagons beyond reasonable capacity, showing more concern for profits than the horses’ wellbeing. Black Beauty is…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 47: Hard Times begins with Black Beauty caught in one of the most punishing phases of his life, working under Nicholas Skinner, a man whose every decision revolves around profit. His physical description alone—cold black eyes and a sharp nose—mirrors his strict and joyless nature. For Skinner, horses are tools to be drained of energy, then discarded once they can no longer turn a profit. Beauty’s daily routine is marked by relentless trips, barely any rest, and a complete absence of…
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      Maniac Magee

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Mani­ac Magee is a beloved mid­dle-grade nov­el writ­ten by Jer­ry Spinel­li, first pub­lished in 1990. The sto­ry blends myth and real­ism, telling the tale of a young boy whose jour­ney through a racial­ly divid­ed town becomes a pow­er­ful explo­ration of friend­ship, prej­u­dice, home­less­ness, and hero­ism.
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      Chapter 7

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jeffrey Magee appearing at a Little League field where John McNab, a towering and dominant twelve-year-old pitcher, has just set a strikeout record. McNab’s fastball is nearly unhittable, leaving batters trembling and even causing one to vomit from fear. After the game, McNab continues to bully younger players by forcing them to bat against him, relishing their failures as he mockingly counts each strikeout. His arrogance and physical dominance create an atmosphere of intimidation,…
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      Chapter 8

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter introduces the mysterious new kid in town, whose extraordinary feats quickly make him the talk of the community. From intercepting a football pass with remarkable skill to rescuing a boy from a dangerous backyard and hitting improbable home runs, his actions defy expectations. His unkempt appearance, flap-soled sneakers, and constant companion—a book—add to his enigmatic aura. The townspeople, struck by his seemingly reckless bravery, begin calling him "Maniac," a name that sticks as his…
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      Chapter 9

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with John McNab, a skilled baseball player who prides himself on striking out every kid he faces, struggling to accept his failure against a small, unassuming boy. Determined to erase this blemish on his record, McNab and his gang, the Cobras, decide that beating the boy up would serve the same purpose. They set out to find him, eventually spotting him near the railroad tracks, where he is seen running effortlessly along the rail—a feat that leaves the Cobras stunned and disbelieving.…
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      Chapter 10

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with Maniac Magee catching his breath after an exhausting chase, unaware of the significance of his location. As he walks through familiar streets like East Chestnut and Green Street, he notices an unusual number of kids out on a Saturday. His peaceful stroll is abruptly interrupted when a boy, later revealed to be Mars Bar Thompson, blocks his path aggressively. The tension escalates as Mars Bar engages in a confrontational game of stepping forward each time Maniac steps back, setting…
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      Chapter 20

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the introduction of Cobble’s Knot, a notoriously tangled and weathered mass of rope hanging from a flagpole. Maniac Magee, the protagonist, steps up to the challenge, standing on a wooden table to examine the knot. Unlike previous challengers, he approaches it with a mix of playful curiosity and intense focus, as if it were an old friend rather than an insurmountable obstacle. The Knot, hardened by time and weather, seems almost impenetrable, with only a few loops hinting at failed…
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      Chapter 21

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a chaotic celebration at Cobble’s Corner, where Maniac Magee is honored for untying a legendary knot. The scene is filled with noise, confetti, and adoring fans as Mr. Cobble presents Maniac with a certificate for free pizzas. Amid the frenzy, Amanda Beale discovers scraps of paper from her prized encyclopedia, revealing a heartbreaking loss. The confetti turns out to be the torn pages of her book, a devastating realization that shifts the tone from jubilation to sorrow. Amanda is…
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