The Wee Drap by David Rorie (1920)
The Wee Drap is a heartwarming story about a young boy named Angus who lives in a small Scottish village. Angus is a mischievous and imaginative child who loves to explore the world around him. One day, while exploring the nearby woods, Angus discovers a mysterious drap, or cloth, that has been hidden away in a tree. He takes the drap home and discovers that it has magical powers. With the help of his family and friends, Angus embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of the drap and its mysterious powers. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, family, and the power of imagination.
By David Rorie · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 311 words
First lines
He's a muckle man, Sandy, he's mair nor sax fit A size that's no' handy for wark i' the pit, But frae a' bad mis-chanters he'd aye keepit free Excep'in' that nicht he'd a fire in his e'e.
He was lyin' an' holin' at wark at the face, For the gaffer had gi'en him a gey dirty place, Sae while i' the gloamin' I sat owre my tea He lowsed an' cam' hame wi' a fire in his e'e.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Rorie
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy
- Length: 311 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Wee Drap is set in Scotland in the early 19th century and follows the story of a young girl's journey to find her family.
- Adventure — The Wee Drap follows the protagonist's journey as she faces various obstacles and adventures in her search for her family.
- Romance — The Wee Drap features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a young man she meets on her journey.
- Fantasy — The Wee Drap features elements of fantasy, such as magical creatures and supernatural events.
Tags
Scottish culture · humor · fiction · short stories · satire · contemporary · character-driven · regional · quirky · social commentary · narrative style · dialogue