Five Minutes' Stories

"Five Minutes' Stories" by Mrs. Molesworth is a collection of short stories designed for children, taking place in what seems to be the late 1800s. The work uses different narratives to look at ethics, empathy, and purity of thought. The stories center around young main characters who take on the ups and downs of feelings and emotions with comical intent and warmth. The opening stories tell of Abdallah, who is looking for peace, finds that being happy means putting others first, as well as Fifine, a young girl who comes to terms with her emotions and her cat while also discovering the need to forgive other people. The early portions of the writing lay the groundwork for the series, adding gentle lessons with stories that show the excitement of young people, making it fun for kids and old people too.