How don was Saved
The novel revolves around a young girl who lives with her cruel and neglectful grandparents on Prince Edward Island. She is sent to live with an elderly spinster, but the arrangement falls through due to the woman's poor health. The girl then moves in with a kind-hearted minister and his family, where she finds love, acceptance, and a sense of belonging.
By Lucy Maud Montgomery · First published 1920 · Genre: Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Adventure · 3,333 words
First lines
Will Barrie went whistling down the lane of the Locksley farm, took a short cut over a field of clover aftermath and through a sloping orchard where the trees were laden with apples, and emerged into the farmhouse yard where Curtis Locksley was sitting on a pile of logs, idly whittling at a stick.
"You look as if you had a corner in time, Curt," said Will. "I call that luck, for I want you to go chestnutting up to Grier's Hill with me. I met old Tom Grier on the road yesterday, and he told me I might go any day. Nice old man, Tom Grier."
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How don was Saved is listed on Textopian as a short story by Lucy Maud Montgomery, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Coming-of-Age
- Length: 3,333 words
- Structure: 1 section, 62 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The story is primarily aimed at a younger audience, featuring themes of friendship, loyalty, and adventure through the eyes of a child and his dog.
- Animal Fiction — The narrative centers around the relationship between a boy and his dog, highlighting the dog's heroic actions and the bond they share.
- Adventure — The plot involves a series of events that lead to a dramatic rescue, showcasing elements of excitement and peril.
- Drama — The story contains emotional conflicts and moral dilemmas, particularly regarding the dog's innocence and the consequences of suspicion.
Tags
Historical Fiction · Coming-of-Age · Canadian Literature · Novel · Young Adult · Feminist Themes · Social Commentary · Romance · Family Drama · Small-Town Life · Island Setting · Orphaned Protagonist