"The Golden Pennies, and Other Stories" by Madeline Leslie is a compilation of enlightening narratives crafted to instill virtues that resonate with life's experiences. Through relatable child characters, the book highlights significant moral choices and resulting implications displayed through acts of kindness, empathy, and moral fiber. Exploring the narratives, readers encounter both a boy discovering the true essence of selfless giving alongside a remarkable cat named Old Tom who displays fierce loyalty to his family. Readers will be inspired by an orphaned boy whose compassion extends to a vulnerable kitten. The collection weaves tales of appreciation, mutual assistance, and resistance against personal interest intended to incite reflection and positively shape the moral compass of young readers as they evaluate choices in everyday life.
The golden pennies, and other stories
By Madeline Leslie
Witness children and cunning cats learn valuable lessons about generosity and compassion in this collection of heartwarming stories.
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About the AuthorHarriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
Harriette Newell Woods Baker was an American author of books for children, and editor. Her career as an author began when she was about 30 years old. She devoted herself successfully to novels; but after about 15 years, she wrote popular religious literature. Her most famous book, Tim, the Scissors Grinder, sold half a million copies, and was translated into several languages. Baker published about 200 moral and religious tales under the pen name "Mrs. Madeline Leslie". She also wrote under her own name or initials, and under that of "Aunt Hattie". She wrote chiefly for the young, and was still writing in 1893 when she died.
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