A Lost Hero
The novel follows the story of a young man, John, who is the son of a wealthy family. He is sent away to school, and while there, he meets a mysterious stranger who tells him of a lost hero, a man who was once a great leader and who has been forgotten by time. John is intrigued by the story and decides to go on a quest to find the lost hero. John's journey takes him to many places, including a mysterious island, a haunted castle, and a strange city. Along the way, he meets many people who help him on his quest, including a wise old man, a beautiful princess, and a brave knight. John eventually finds the lost hero, and discovers that he is a great leader who has been forgotten by time. He also learns that the hero is in need of help, and John must find a way to save him. In the end, John is able to save the hero and restore him to his rightful place in history. The novel is a classic tale of adventure, courage, and friendship.
By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward · First published 1893 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 5 chapters · 3,624 words
First lines
NOW, while Donny stood holding Ben Bow by the bridle, the old horse reared, plunged violently, snapped his halter, and broke away. The boy, at the same instant, was hurled to the ground. The ringing of hoofs and whir of wheels made strange sensations in his ears. He thought what a fool he was to be knocked down by old Ben Bow.
Then he tottered to his feet. Complete darkness had come. There was an unearthly silence. Then a moan, then a howl and a shriek arose which reached from group to group, from house to house, from square to forest. Human and animal cries blended in one piteous appeal for mercy.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 3,624 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 63 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young woman's search for her lost father, a Civil War veteran.
- Romance — The book follows the protagonist's journey to find her father, and along the way she meets a man who she falls in love with.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to find her father, encountering many obstacles and adventures along the way.
- Mystery — The protagonist is trying to uncover the mystery of her father's disappearance and the secrets of her past.
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African Americans · Fiction · away · boy · came · child · come · could · cried · darkness · de · donny