Danny Again

Vera C. BarclayProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.9

Word count: 124K words
Chapters: 13

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.Danny Again by Vera C. BarclayAuthor: Barclay, Vera C. (Vera Charlesworth), 1893-,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Feb 28, 2018

Editor's review

Danny Again is a juvenile work by Vera C. Barclay, a public-domain reissue of a children's story. Judging from the title and classification, it continues the narrative centered on the boy Danny, linking small events of growing up through everyday episodes in plain language and brisk plots, carrying the gentle restraint characteristic of children's literature of its era. Its appeal lies not in strong conflict but in details and dialogue close to a child's perspective, making it a sample for understanding early twentieth-century English children's stories. For today's young readers, the book can serve as easy English reading material, friendly in length and difficulty; for those studying children's literature or public-domain children's books, it offers a concrete text for observing the thematic orientation and value expression of the time. Note that public-domain reprints usually lack modern introductions and annotations, so adult background explanation is advisable when reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Primary and middle school students with some English foundation who want to try original English children's stories
Researchers of children's literature and enthusiasts of public-domain children's books
Parents seeking gentle, everyday-themed English reading for their children
English learners using it as easy extensive reading material

Not a good fit for

Young readers seeking strong plots and fast-paced stories
Young children at the beginning stage of English who cannot yet read English paragraphs independently

Reading tips

Proceed chapter by chapter; after each chapter, retell the plot in one or two sentences to combine comprehension with English expression.
For parent-child reading, have an adult explain the historical background first, then let the child read the dialogue sections independently.
Compare the everyday scenes in the book with contemporary children's lives as discussion material; there is no need to rush to finish.
English learners can excerpt short dialogue sentences and imitate their colloquial expression.

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?

Judging from theme and language difficulty, it suits upper-primary to lower-secondary children who already have basic English reading ability; younger children are better off with parent-child reading, engaging after an adult explains.

Is the story part of a series?

The word Again in the title suggests it continues a story centered on Danny, but public-domain materials do not provide a full series overview. It is best treated as a standalone read, with no need to complete earlier installments first.

Does the public-domain reprint include annotations or an introduction?

It usually has no modern annotations or introduction; the main text is the original content. If background explanation is needed, consult information on the author and publication era, or have a parent or teacher supplement briefly.

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About the author

Vera C. Barclay Author · 1893

Vera C. Barclay (born 1893) was an author who left writings in the fields of embroidery and handicraft. Public information about her life and nationality is very limited, so her profile can only be understood through the small number of surviving works. Two of her books are held in this collection, Danny Again and Stories of the Saints by Candle-Light, which touch on narrative and saints' stories and show that she did not confine herself to handicraft writing alone. Her prose is generally clear and readable, attentive to accessibility and everyday interest, and aimed at general readers rather than specialists. On the available evidence, her work served practical craft instruction and light reading; its influence may have been modest, yet it offers a concrete and revealing glimpse into early twentieth-century women's writing and handicraft publishing.