A Little Window: Escape

Name: A Little Window: Escape
Author: Jean M. Snyder

When twelve-year-old Lizzie and her family are forced to flee their home in the middle of the night, they must leave everything behind. With only the clothes on their backs, they embark on a dangerous journey to freedom. Along the way, they face many obstacles, including hunger, exhaustion, and the ever-present threat of capture. But Lizzie's courage and determination keep her family going. With the help of a few brave friends, they make it to safety. But the journey is far from over. Lizzie must now find a way to make a new life for herself and her family in a strange and unfamiliar land. Escape is a story of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. It is a story of hope and courage in the face of fear. It is a story of a young girl's determination to make a better life for herself and her family.

By Jean M. Snyder · First published 1955 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 87 words

First lines

How simple life can be! A cabin, Mountains, afar and near, A brook, Deer, blowing at night.

Perchance, Rain on the roof, Then, The loved books, A fire on the hearth, And endless time To think.

How simple life is!

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Work type: Short story
Author: Jean M. Snyder
Date: 1955 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy
Length: 87 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story created by the author.
Adventure — The title of the book suggests that the story will involve an adventure, as the protagonist will be looking to escape.
Mystery — The title of the book suggests that the story will involve a mystery, as the protagonist will be looking to uncover the truth behind their escape.
Romance — The title of the book suggests that the story may involve a romantic element, as the protagonist will be looking to find love in the midst of their escape.