"Bertie and the Gardeners; or, The Way to be Happy" by Madeline Leslie is a heartwarming tale for young readers set in the late 1800s. It centers on Bertie, a young boy who moves with his family to Woodlawn, where he discovers the true meaning of happiness through acts of kindness and compassion. Bertie's journey unfolds as he interacts with gardeners, workmen, and townspeople, learning valuable lessons about responsibility and the power of helping others, such as Mr. Dodge, a sick painter, and Pat, a troubled boy. Through these experiences, Bertie learns that true happiness comes from selflessness and caring for those around him, making this a story about growing up and finding joy in making a difference.
Bertie and the Gardeners; or, The Way to be Happy
By Madeline Leslie
A young boy discovers that the greatest joy comes not from what he gets, but from the kindness he gives to others.
Genres
Released
2008-08-31
Formats
mobi
epub
epub3 (images)
epub (images)
mobi (images)
txt
Free Download
Summary
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.
Total Reviews
10.0k
Total reviews from Goodreads may change
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
Bertie's Home; or, the Way to be Happy
By Madeline Leslie
The luck of the bean-rows, a fairy tale
By Charles Nodier
Little Alfred
By L. A. (Lydia Austin) Holdich
Apples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir And Other Stories for Boys and Girls
By Mary Catherine Crowley
Master Sunshine
By C. F. Fraser
The Happy Isles
By Basil King
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
Related by Category
Discover books in the same genre or category
On the Seashore Cassell's "Eyes and No Eyes" Series, Book VII
By R. Cadwallader Smith
The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 56, December 2, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls
By Various
Interference and Other Football Stories
By Harold M. (Harold Morrow) Sherman
Don Hale with the Flying Squadron
By W. Crispin (William Crispin) Sheppard
The Bracelets Or, Amiability and Industry Rewarded
By Maria Edgeworth
Two Festivals
By Eliza Lee Cabot Follen