"The Pearl of Charity: Or, The Chain and Seals" by Madeline Leslie is a heartwarming story for young readers that teaches valuable lessons about being kind, honest, and understanding. The story centers around a boy named Frank Jocelyn, who finds himself in trouble when a watch chain disappears and everyone thinks he stole it. As Frank and his sister May deal with rumors and unfair accusations, their teacher, Mr. Monks, shares his own past mistakes, showing how important it is to be charitable towards others. The students develop a spirit of kindness and create a "Charity Circle" to spread positivity in their community. This book shows how talking openly and being compassionate can solve problems and highlights the significance of good character.
The pearl of charity : $b or, the chain and seals.
By Madeline Leslie
When a valuable item goes missing, a young boy's integrity is tested as he faces false accusations, leading to a journey of compassion, understanding, and the creation of a circle dedicated to unwavering charity.
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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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