The Extraordinary Adventures of Poor Little Bewildered Henry, Who was shut up…
"The Extraordinary Adventures of Poor Little Bewildered Henry, Who was shut up in an old Abbey for Three Weeks" by the Author Of "Nothing At All" is a children's story published in the mid-19th century, specifically around the 1850s. The narrative centers on a young boy named Henry, whose innocent adventure in a secluded abbey unfolds as he searches for his missing mother. The book is characterized by its imaginative plot andthematic elements of faith and divine protection, reflecting the era's moralistic storytelling for children. The story follows little Henry, a sweet three-year-old, who, upon losing sight of his mother, ventures into the woods and accidentally finds himself in an old abbey. For three weeks, the bewildered child is cared for by his loyal dog, Fidelle, who brings him food while he navigates his fear and longing for his mother. Throughout his solitary experience, Henry finds comfort in the company of birds and the natural world around him. Meanwhile, his parents are frantic with worry, leading to a poignant reunion when they finally discover his whereabouts, highlighting themes of love, divine watchfulness, and the innocence of childhood. The story concludes with a moral reflection on God's guardianship over children, underscoring both faith and familial love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The Extraordinary Adventures of Poor Little Bewildered Henry, Who was shut up in an Old Abbey for Three Weeks A Story Founded on Fact |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, Fritz Knack and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Missing children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10987 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 8, 2004 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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