No and Other Stories: STORY ABOUT THE WORD NO. B

Name: No and Other Stories: STORY ABOUT THE WORD NO. BY T. S. ARTHUR
Author: Uncle Humphrey

In this collection of stories, Uncle Humphrey takes readers on a journey through the power of the word “no.” Through stories of children, adults, and animals, Uncle Humphrey shows how the word “no” can be used to protect, to teach, and to bring joy. In “The Little Girl Who Said No,” a young girl learns the power of saying no when she refuses to eat a piece of cake that her mother has made. In “The Boy Who Said No,” a young boy learns the importance of standing up for himself when he refuses to do something he knows is wrong. In “The Cat Who Said No,” a cat learns the importance of being independent when it refuses to be taken away from its home. In each story, Uncle Humphrey shows how the word “no” can be used to protect, to teach, and to bring joy. Through these stories, readers will learn the importance of standing up for themselves and making their own decisions.

By Uncle Humphrey · First published 1851 · Genre: Short Story Collection, Fiction, Literary Fiction · 2,580 words

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"There is a word, my son, a very little word, in the English language, the right use of which it is all important that you should learn," Mr.

Howland said to his son Thomas, who was about leaving the paternal roof for a residence in a neighboring city, never again, perchance, to make one of the little circle that had so long gathered in the family homestead.

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No and Other Stories: STORY ABOUT THE WORD NO. BY T. S. ARTHUR is listed on Textopian as a short story by Uncle Humphrey, dated 1851 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Uncle Humphrey
Date: 1851 CE
Language: English
Genres: Short Story Collection, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Humor
Length: 2,580 words
Structure: 1 section, 77 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Short Story Collection — The title of the book indicates that it is a collection of stories, all centered around the word 'No'.
Fiction — The book is written by Uncle Humphrey, indicating that it is a work of fiction.
Literary Fiction — The author, T. S. Arthur, is known for writing literary fiction, suggesting that this book may also be classified as such.
Humor — Uncle Humphrey is known for writing humorous stories, suggesting that this book may also contain humorous elements.