David's Little Lad by L.T. Meade

Name: David's Little Lad
Author: L.T. Meade

The story revolves around David, a young boy who lives with his aunt and uncle after being orphaned. He struggles to adjust to his new life and finds solace in the company of a younger girl named Little Lad. As they spend more time together, David learns valuable lessons about responsibility, loyalty, and the importance of family ties.

By L.T. Meade · First published 1889 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Family Saga · 23 chapters · 69,745 words

First lines

Yes, I, Gwladys, must write it down; the whole country has heard of it, the newspapers have been full of it, and from the highest to the lowest in the land, people have spoken of the noble deed done by a few Welsh miners. But much as the country knows, and glad and proud as the country is, I don't think she knows quite all -- not exactly what mother and I know; she does not know the heart history of those ten days. This is the story within the other well-known story, which I want to write here.

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David's Little Lad is listed on Textopian as a novel by L.T. Meade, dated 1889 CE.

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Work type: Novel
Author: L.T. Meade
Date: 1889 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Family Saga, Coming-of-Age, Fiction
Length: 69,745 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 1,043 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a young audience, featuring themes and characters that resonate with children.
Adventure — The plot includes elements of exploration and excitement, typical of adventure narratives.
Family Saga — The story explores familial relationships and dynamics, central to the narrative.
Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes personal growth and development, a hallmark of coming-of-age stories.