"The Pearl of Peace; or, The Little Peacemaker" by Madeline Leslie is a heartwarming tale that explores how young girls navigate the ups and downs of friendship while learning valuable lessons about forgiveness and kindness. The story showcases Sallie's emotional journey as she grapples with insecurities and conflicts with her friends, including Hatty and Matilda. Hatty, acting as the story's moral center, uses her kindness and positive spirit to heal rifts and promote understanding amongst her friends. The girls face many challenges that test their bonds, ultimately leading them to understand the importance of peace and love in their lives, and helping them grow as individuals. When Sallie becomes seriously ill, Hatty's selfless act of caring for her, and Hatty's eventual fate, highlight the profound rewards of being a peacemaker.
The Pearl of Peace; or, The Little Peacemaker
By Madeline Leslie
In a world of young friendships and fragile feelings, a selfless girl must unite her companions, teaching them the power of forgiveness before tragedy strikes.
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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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