Aunt Hannah and Seth by James Otis
"Aunt Hannah and Seth" by James Otis is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Seth Barrows, also known as "Limpy Seth," who, despite his lameness, possesses a strong bond with his small white dog named Snip. As the novel begins, Seth finds himself in a precarious situation after an advertisement in a newspaper reveals that he is being sought after, whichleads him to flee the city and embark on a journey filled with uncertainty and the search for safety and belonging. The opening portion of the story introduces Seth as he navigates the bustling streets of New York City, contemplating selling his beloved dog Snip to fend for himself. In the midst of this inner turmoil, his friends draw attention to a disturbing advertisement that suggests he is in trouble. Filled with panic and confusion, Seth is eventually encouraged by his friends to escape to the country. He takes the advice and embarks on an adventure that leads him to a farmhouse owned by Aunt Hannah, who, upon discovering Seth sleeping in her barn, offers him compassion and a chance for a new life. The narrative sets the stage for themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of community in a young boy's quest for a place to call home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Otis, James, 1848-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | Aunt Hannah and Seth |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | David Edwards, Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Revised by Richard Tonsing. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | People with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Aunts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Gardens -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Attitude change -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Empathy -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31265 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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