The Penitent Boy by Daniel Parish Kidder
The Penitent Boy is a story of redemption and hope. It follows the journey of a young boy, John, who is sent away from his home in the city to a small rural town in the Midwest. There, he meets a kindly old man, Mr. Miller, who takes him in and helps him to find his place in the world. John soon discovers that the town is full of secrets and mysteries, and he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and danger. He must confront his own past and the secrets of the town in order to find his way back home. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the power of forgiveness. The Penitent Boy is a heartwarming story of redemption and hope, and a reminder that no matter how far we may have strayed, there is always a way back.
By Daniel Parish Kidder · First published 1851 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Coming of Age, Religious Fiction · 4,655 words
First lines
"Do lend me your new knife, which mamma gave you," asked Samuel; "I want to cut notches in my stick, and play Robinson Crusoe: do, will you, Alfred?"
"No, I cannot Sam; so do not ask any more. I wish you would not tease me for my knife; you cannot have it; I do not want it hurt."
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Penitent Boy is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young boy's journey of redemption.
- Coming of Age — The Penitent Boy follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and growth as he learns to accept his past and move forward.
- Religious Fiction — The Penitent Boy is a story of faith and redemption, exploring themes of religion and spirituality.
- Adventure — The Penitent Boy follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and growth as he embarks on a physical and spiritual adventure.
Tags
Juvenile fiction · Sunday school literature · Truthfulness and falsehood · afraid · alfred · asked · aunt · away · boy · cannot · could · dear
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Daniel Parish Kidder
- Date: 1851 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Coming of Age, Religious Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 4,655 words
- Structure: 1 section, 94 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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