The Penny-Ice Man by Felix Leigh
The Penny-Ice Man is a story about a young man named Joe who is struggling to make ends meet. He works as a penny-ice man, selling ice to people in his small town. Despite his hard work, Joe is barely able to make enough money to support himself and his family. One day, Joe meets a mysterious stranger who offers him a chance to make a fortune. The stranger tells Joe that he can make a lot of money if he agrees to help him with a special project. Joe agrees, and soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous and exciting adventure. As Joe embarks on his journey, he discovers secrets about his past and learns valuable lessons about life. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including a mysterious old man, a beautiful girl, and a powerful criminal. As Joe's adventure unfolds, he discovers that the stranger's project is more complicated than he ever imagined. The Penny-Ice Man is a thrilling story about a young man's journey to find his place in the world. It is a story of courage, determination, and the power of friendship.
By Felix Leigh · First published 1883 · Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 101 words
First lines
In summer when the sun is high,
And children's lips are parched and dry, An ice is just the thing to try. So this young man who comes, 'tis plain, From Saffron Hill or Leather Lane, A store of pence will quickly gain. "A lemon ice for me," says Fred; Cries Sue, "No, have a cream instead." "A raspberry!" shouts Newsboy Ned. "What fun! Although we're now in June, It feels" -- says Ned -- "this afternoon, Like eating winter with a spoon!"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Felix Leigh
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 101 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — The title suggests a story about a character, which is a common element of fiction.
- Mystery — The title implies a sense of intrigue and suspense, which are common elements of mystery stories.
- Adventure — The title implies a sense of exploration and discovery, which are common elements of adventure stories.
- Romance — The title implies a sense of love and connection, which are common elements of romance stories.
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Children's Picture Books · Children's poetry · Coming-of-ageComedyAnimated sitcom · English · Juvenile poetry · London (England) · afternoon · children's poetry, english · cream · cries · dry · eating