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The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 979, October 1, 1898 by Various

The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 979, October 1, 1898

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

As rising tensions threaten to erupt into war, a family's planned trip to France could lead them straight into danger.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading

Released

2015-06-09

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Summary

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 979, October 1, 1898," by Various, is a glimpse into a historical periodical containing the serial story "Our Hero", which throws readers into the heart of the Franco-English War through the lives of Colonel Baron and his family. Despite warnings from friends like Mrs. Bryce, Colonel Baron plans to journey to France with his wife and son, Roy, setting up a conflict between familial desires for adventure and the looming danger of war, with young Roy finding himself at the center of his parents' contrasting views as the narrative explores themes of duty, societal expectations, and family dynamics against a backdrop of international conflict.

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Average Rating

4.0

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Total Reviews

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