The Children of the New Forest

Name: The Children of the New Forest
Author: Frederick Marryat

The Children of the New Forest is a novel by Frederick Marryat that tells the story of four children who are orphaned during the English Civil War and must fend for themselves in the forest. The book follows their struggles to survive, as well as their encounters with various characters from both sides of the conflict.

By Frederick Marryat · First published 1847 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Children's Literature · 27 chapters · 160,505 words

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The circumstances which I am about to relate to my juvenile readers took place in the year 1647. By referring to the history of England, of that date, they will find that King Charles the First, against whom the Commons of England had rebelled, after a civil war of nearly five years, had been defeated, and was confined as a prisoner at Hampton Court. The Cavaliers, or the party who fought for King Charles, had all been dispersed and the Parliamentary army under the command of Cromwell were beginning to control the Commons.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Frederick Marryat
Date: 1847 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Children's Literature, Family, Coming-of-Age
Length: 160,505 words
Structure: 27 chapters, 2,495 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set during the English Civil War and incorporates historical events and figures into its narrative.
Adventure — The plot follows the adventures and survival of the children in the forest, facing various challenges and dangers.
Children's Literature — The story is written for a younger audience, focusing on the growth and development of the child protagonists.
Family — The central theme revolves around the family unit and the siblings' efforts to stay together and support each other.