Mark Tidd, Editor

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 306K words
Chapters: 31

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.Mark Tidd, Editor by Clarence Budington KellandAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Feb 1, 2013

Editor's review

Mark Tidd, Editor is one of the series of stories by Clarence Budington Kelland featuring the boy Mark Tidd, presented here by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain ebook. Classified as juvenile literature, its chief appeal lies in its brisk narration and its resourceful, ever-planning young hero; the daily adventures built around the situation of "running a paper" and "editing" carry the humor and small-town flavor typical of early twentieth-century American boys' books. For Chinese readers its value is mainly documentary and linguistic: it serves both as a sample for observing the subjects and character-building methods of early American popular children's literature and as graded extensive reading material for English learners, with relatively friendly length and difficulty. It suits fragmented reading on electronic devices as well as use as a case for studying public-domain ebook resources and Project Gutenberg's selection preferences. Note that the book is in the original English and contains period vocabulary, and its plot density is not high; readers seeking strong plotting or deep themes may find it plain.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English learners seeking original English juvenile books for extensive reading practice
Readers studying early American juvenile literature and popular reading matter
Readers who enjoy light, humorous stories with a clever boy as the protagonist
Enthusiasts of public-domain ebook resources and Project Gutenberg's title selection

Not a good fit for

Readers who want a Chinese translation and prefer not to deal with the English original
Readers who prefer strong plots, fast pacing, or profound themes
Beginners wholly unfamiliar with early twentieth-century American usage and background

Reading tips

Read one chapter first to gauge the language difficulty, then decide whether to read closely chapter by chapter or only extensively.
Jot down unfamiliar period expressions separately and look them up after finishing, to avoid frequent interruptions.
Read alongside other works about boys running papers or school adventures to observe differences in characterization.
Use the ebook's search function to mark passages where characters appear, helping clarify the series' character relationships.

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

According to Project Gutenberg, the book is in English and classified as juvenile literature; no Chinese translation is mentioned. Chinese readers will need some English reading ability or the aid of dictionaries and translation tools.

Will it affect my understanding if I haven't read other works in the series?

The materials do not state how closely this book is connected to other Mark Tidd stories. Such boys' series books usually have relatively self-contained plots per volume, though character relationships continue across them. If you are concerned about continuity, read the opening chapters first to see whether the characters are sufficiently introduced.

Is this book suitable for children?

The book is classified as juvenile literature, with subject matter of boys' everyday adventures, and is generally suitable for young readers. However, the original is in English and contains early twentieth-century usage; younger children may struggle to read it independently, so it is advisable for a parent or teacher with English ability to read along and select passages.

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