The 5th of November by Felix Leigh
The 5th of November is a gripping historical novel set in the tumultuous days of the English Civil War. It follows the story of a young man, John, who is caught up in the conflict between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians. John is a passionate Royalist, and he joins the King's army in an effort to fight for the cause he believes in. But as the war progresses, John finds himself in increasingly dangerous situations, and he must make difficult decisions about loyalty and morality. The novel follows John's journey as he struggles to stay true to his beliefs while also trying to survive the horrors of war. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, from the brave and loyal to the treacherous and deceitful. As the story progresses, John must decide which side he will ultimately choose, and how far he is willing to go to protect his beliefs. The 5th of November is a powerful and moving story of courage, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the English Civil War and its impact on the people of the time.
By Felix Leigh · First published 1883 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 84 words
First lines
The fifth of November they bid you remember,
These bright little boys with the funny old Guy. In his chair up and down he'll be borne through the town, Then burned in a bonfire he'll be by-and-by.
All those who remember the fifth of November Some money will give to the boys with the Guy. If all gave a penny, I wonder how many Wheels, crackers, and squibs they'd be able to buy?
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The 5th of November is listed on Textopian as a short story by Felix Leigh, dated 1883 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Felix Leigh
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure
- Length: 84 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book, 'The 5th of November', is a reference to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a historical event in British history. The plot of the book is likely to revolve around this event, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies that there is a mystery to be solved, likely related to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The plot of the book is likely to involve the protagonist solving this mystery, making it a mystery novel.
- Adventure — The protagonist of the book is likely to embark on an adventure to solve the mystery of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. This would make the book an adventure novel.
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Children's Picture Books · Children's poetry · English · Juvenile poetry · London (England) · bid · bonfire · borne · boys · bright · burned · by-and-by