"Sir Gibbie" by George MacDonald is a tale of a young boy named Gibbie, who faces tough times in a dirty cityscape while caring for his father, a cobbler with an alcohol problem. We meet Gibbie as he hunts for valuable items in a narrow lane and deals with an angry woman. Despite his rough life, Gibbie is a resilient and innocent soul who loves his father unconditionally. Their connection is special, as Gibbie overcomes life in a challenging world. The story showcases the struggles of a kid in a tough place and the purity that can light up even the most awful situations.
Sir Gibbie
By George MacDonald
In a world of poverty and hardship, an innocent boy's love for his drunken father shines as he struggles against the gritty backdrop of a late 19th-century city.
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About the AuthorGeorge MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
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