"Jessie Carlton; The Story of a Girl Who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard" by Daniel Wise, tells of a young girl named Jessie Carlton who lives in Glen Morris Cottage, wrestling with her inclination to abandon responsibilities. Easily sidetracked by her own desires, personified as a "wizard" called Impulse, Jessie must find a way to tame her whimsical distractions with the help of her loving family, especially her uncle and her cousin Emily. Through childhood play and thoughtful conversations, Jessie learns greater appreciation of honesty, hard work, and the power of character. As Jessie tries to reign in these urges, readers can see not only her struggle against desire, but also her ability to mature and overcome internal and external turmoil.
Jessie Carlton The Story of a Girl who Fought with Little Impulse, the Wizard, and Conquered Him
By Daniel Wise
A battle against a wizard within reveals how a young girl's transformation can show others the importance of character, honesty, and fighting temptation.
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About the AuthorDaniel Wise (1813-1898) was a Methodist Episcopal clerical author, born in Portsmouth, England. He entered the United States in 1833, and became a pastor (1837-52). He worked as an editor of Zion's Herald (1852–56), and corresponding secretary of the Sunday School Union and Tract Society of his church (1856–72). Part of his duty as secretary was to edit all the publications of the society. From 1872, he was occupied in literary work. He published more than 40 books, including:Christian Love: or Charity An Essential Element of True Christian Character (1847)
The Path of Life (1847)
Precious Lessons from the Lips of Jesus (1854)
The Saintly and Successful Worker (1879)
Heroic Methodists of the Olden Time (1882)
Our Missionary Heroes and Heroines (1884)
Young Knights of the Cross (1887)
Faith, Hope, Love, and Duty (1891)
Bridal Greetings: A Marriage Gift, In Which the Mutual Duties of Husband and Wife are Familiarly Illustrated and Enforced (1850)
Daniel Wise (1813-1898) was a Methodist Episcopal clerical author, born in Portsmouth, England. He entered the United States in 1833, and became a pastor (1837-52). He worked as an editor of Zion's Herald (1852–56), and corresponding secretary of the Sunday School Union and Tract Society of his church (1856–72). Part of his duty as secretary was to edit all the publications of the society. From 1872, he was occupied in literary work. He published more than 40 books, including:Christian Love: or Charity An Essential Element of True Christian Character (1847) The Path of Life (1847) Precious Lessons from the Lips of Jesus (1854) The Saintly and Successful Worker (1879) Heroic Methodists of the Olden Time (1882) Our Missionary Heroes and Heroines (1884) Young Knights of the Cross (1887) Faith, Hope, Love, and Duty (1891) Bridal Greetings: A Marriage Gift, In Which the Mutual Duties of Husband and Wife are Familiarly Illustrated and Enforced (1850)
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