Andrew's Plan by Frank R. Stockton
Andrew's Plan is a short story by Frank R. Stockton about a man named Andrew who devises a plan to get revenge on his neighbor, Mr. Smith. The story follows Andrew as he carries out his plan and the unexpected consequences that result from it.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1893 · Genre: Children's Literature, Moral Tale, Adventure · 1,114 words
First lines
"Oh, Andy! " said little Jenny Murdock, "I'm so glad you came along this way. I can't get over."
"Can't get over? " said Andrew; "why, what's the matter?"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Moral Tale, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
- Length: 1,114 words
- Structure: 1 section, 29 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The story features young protagonists and is written in a style accessible to children.
- Moral Tale — The narrative imparts a clear moral lesson about honesty and straightforwardness.
- Adventure — The plot involves a small adventure of crossing a stream and dealing with obstacles.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and characters reflect a historical period, particularly in a rural Scottish context.
Tags
romance · comedy · drama · social commentary · 19th century · American literature · relationships · marriage · humor · plot twist · character development · satire