How Slippery Played the Game
Slippery Played the Game is a children's book about a young boy named Slippery who loves to play games. He loves to play all kinds of games, from board games to sports. But when he discovers a new game called "The Game of Life," he finds himself in a world of adventure and excitement. Slippery soon learns that the game is more than just a game. It's a way of life. He discovers that the game is full of challenges and rewards, and that it can teach him valuable lessons about life. He also learns that the game can be a lot of fun, and that it can help him make friends and build relationships. Slippery soon finds himself in a race against time to win the game. He must use his wits and skills to outsmart his opponents and win the game. Along the way, he learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of taking risks. In the end, Slippery discovers that the game of life is a game worth playing. He learns that it's not just about winning, but about having fun and learning valuable lessons along the way.
By Kate Simpson Hayes · First published 1910 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Humor, Adventure · 1,085 words
First lines
"Lost ag'in!" yelled Slippery Jim, / "Never a mo'sel o' luck in m' life! / Yankee, you're on th' velvet agin!" / Says Yankee: "Jim, let's play f'r a wife! / There's Bonanza Pearl, she's sweet on you; -- / Fairer 'card' no gambler ever drew!"
Slippery Jim staked high that night, / The game was poker, -- rake-in keeps -- -- / Yankee Pete hilarious, ready t' fight -- -- / Rakin' th' gold-dust up in heaps. / Jim's last poke throw'd on th' table, so; / "It's my last ounce, boys! Well, let 'er go!"
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How Slippery Played the Game is listed on Textopian as a short story by Kate Simpson Hayes, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Kate Simpson Hayes
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Humor, Adventure, Fantasy
- Length: 1,085 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The title of the book suggests a light-hearted story, and the author, Kate Simpson Hayes, is known for writing children's fiction.
- Humor — The title of the book implies a humorous story, and the author is known for writing humorous stories.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies an adventurous story, and the author is known for writing adventurous stories.
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a fantastical story, and the author is known for writing fantasy stories.
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