The Lost Child by Henry Kingsley
The novel follows the story of a young orphan, Edward, who is taken in by a kindly old couple, Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Edward is a bright and inquisitive boy, and he quickly becomes a beloved member of the family. However, Edward's life is thrown into turmoil when he discovers that he is the illegitimate son of a wealthy nobleman. He is sent away to live with his father, and he is forced to leave the Browns behind. Edward's new life is filled with luxury and privilege, but he is unable to forget the Browns and the life he left behind. He struggles to find his place in his new world, and he is haunted by the memory of the family he left behind. The novel follows Edward's journey as he learns to accept his new life and find his place in the world. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of family and friendship, and he learns to appreciate the love and kindness of the Browns.
By Henry Kingsley · First published 1871 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 2,902 words
First lines
Remember? Yes, I remember well that time when the disagreement arose between Sam Buckley and Cecil, and how it was mended. You are wrong about one thing, General; no words ever passed between those two young men: death was between them before they had time to speak.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Kingsley
- Date: 1871 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Realistic Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Coming of Age
- Length: 2,902 words
- Structure: 1 section, 52 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Realistic Fiction — The Lost Child is a realistic fiction novel that follows the story of a young boy, George, who is sent away from his family and must find his way back home.
- Adventure — The novel follows George's journey as he embarks on an adventure to find his way back home, encountering various obstacles and challenges along the way.
- Historical Fiction — The Lost Child is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a young boy who is sent away from his family and must find his way back home.
- Coming of Age — The novel follows George's journey as he matures and learns important life lessons along the way.
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