"Little Frankie on a Journey" by Madeline Leslie is a heartwarming children's story set in the Victorian era, where young Frankie's life unfolds through adventures, family moments, and valuable lessons. The story opens with the anticipation of Frankie's sixth birthday, complete with a delightful party and presents. As the story unfolds, Frankie travels with his parents and cousin Nelly, discovering new places that allow readers to share in an engaging trip where they encounter various novelties including aspects of nature while visiting a small town. Throughout the book, lessons of kindness, generosity, and strong family are emphasized, offering children a fun story of childhood with practical morals delivered in a gentle and engaging manner.
Little Frankie on a Journey
By Madeline Leslie
A young boy's sixth birthday leads to a family adventure filled with kindness, lessons, and unforgettable experiences.
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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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