Copper Coleson's Ghost

Hendrick, Edward P.Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.7

Word count: 244K words
Chapters: 25

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Copper Coleson's Ghost by Edward P. HendrickAuthor: Hendrick, Edward P.,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Dec 11, 2014

Editor's review

Edward P. Hendrick's Copper Coleson's Ghost is classified as young adult literature, and the title alone suggests ghost-story and adventure elements. The work is short and centers on the character "Copper Coleson" and his ghost; it is suitable as a light entry point for young readers encountering early public-domain English fiction. The narrative style leans toward traditional storytelling, with direct suspense and no reliance on complex structure, making for a brisk pace. Since the original was prepared by Project Gutenberg, the text is freely available and suitable for classroom read-alouds, parent-child reading, or extensive reading in English study. It should be noted that literary depth and character development are not its focus; it is closer to popular juvenile fiction, and readers judging it by the standards of classic literature may find it thin. It is better experienced as a relaxed English reading exercise or a sample of early juvenile ghost stories.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers who enjoy ghost stories and light adventure
English learners looking for public-domain extensive reading material
Teachers or parents who need short read-aloud material for shared reading
General readers interested in early popular juvenile literature

Not a good fit for

Serious fiction readers seeking literary depth and complex characterization
Readers uncomfortable with or averse to ghosts and the supernatural
Young children whose English is too limited to handle the original independently

Reading tips

Read the title and opening paragraphs first to judge whether the ghost element is suspenseful or humorous, then decide how to read.
When using it for extensive reading, do not look up every word; grasp the main plot first, then revisit unfamiliar words.
For parent-child or classroom shared reading, read aloud in sections and discuss afterward what the "ghost" symbolizes in the story.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

What age is this book suitable for?

The original is classified as young adult literature; the subject is a ghost story, but the language and plot are not complex. The right age depends on the child's English level and tolerance: youngsters who can read short English fiction independently and do not mind ghost themes are suitable; younger children are better accompanied by a parent who can explain.

Is the ghost element very frightening?

Judging from its classification and title, it belongs to the ghost-story tradition of early popular juvenile fiction, with traditional suspense rather than the intense horror of modern horror fiction. How frightening it feels varies by reader; those sensitive to supernatural themes may skim the opening before deciding whether to continue.

Is this book suitable for learning English?

As a public-domain English short work, it is not long and has a clear plotline, making it suitable for extensive reading. Aim to understand the main story; skip unfamiliar words at first and deal with high-frequency words after finishing; it can also be paired with audio reading to practice feel for the language. For systematic grammar instruction, choose a textbook instead.

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About the author

Hendrick, Edward P. Author

Edward P. Hendrick is an author about whom little public information is available. Apart from his name and one work, there is no reliable record of his nationality, dates of birth and death, education, or writing career. One work by him is held in the collection, Copper Coleson's Ghost. Judging from the title, the book appears to have elements of mystery or a ghost story, possibly centering on a character named Copper Coleson and his ghost, though the exact plot and date of publication remain to be verified. Given the scarcity of material, it is difficult to assess his writing style or literary influence with any certainty; on the available evidence, he is a writer who left a trace through a single work, and readers and researchers seeking further information must rely on more complete bibliographic and publishing records.