Odd

Amy Le FeuvreProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 215K words
Chapters: 22

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.Odd by Amy Le FeuvreAuthor: Le Feuvre, Amy, -1929,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Aug 10, 2007

Editor's review

This work comes from Amy Le Feuvre, a British children's author of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and falls under the juvenile literature category of public-domain eBooks. Le Feuvre was known for writing about family and growing up in a gentle tone, and this book follows that path: it centers on a child regarded by those around him as "odd," using small everyday events to show how differences in temperament can be understood and accepted. For Chinese readers, its value lies not in strong plot excitement but in offering a window onto late Victorian views of childhood and family ethics; the language is plain and the book is short, making it suitable as an entry point for light reading of English originals. The book handles its attitude toward "being different" with restraint, without deliberate moralizing, so readers can feel out tolerance and kindness through the characters' interactions. If you are looking for an English reader of moderate difficulty for a child, or want to understand what popular children's fiction of that era looked like, this book is worth reading; but if you expect complex structure or strong dramatic conflict, it will feel plain.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Parents looking to choose an English original as a child's entry-level reader
Readers who want to understand the style of late nineteenth-century British children's fiction
Learners who need short English material for extensive reading practice
Collectors interested in public-domain juvenile literature and family-themed subjects

Not a good fit for

Adult fiction readers seeking strong plot and suspense
Readers hoping for modern issues or contemporary writing techniques
Beginners with weak English foundations who need bilingual annotations for support

Reading tips

Read one chapter first to gauge the language difficulty, then decide whether to read intensively or extensively
Record how the characters react to "oddness," and after finishing, look back to see whether your own judgment has changed
Read a short section each night, aloud if possible, to build both language feel and comprehension
After finishing, discuss with your child experiences of being seen as strange, extending the conversation beyond the book

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What age of child is this book suitable for?

The source does not specify a target age. Judging from the subject and length, it belongs to juvenile literature and uses plain language, making it fairly suitable for primary or middle school students who can already read English chapter books independently; younger children can read it with a parent or in selected passages.

Why is "Odd" in the title worth noting?

The title points to a child regarded as "odd," a setup that makes the story revolve around how "being different" is viewed. While reading, pay attention to changes in the attitudes of those around the character; this is the key thread for understanding the book's theme.

Is this a Chinese translation or the English original?

According to the source, this book is released by Project Gutenberg in English and is an English-language public-domain eBook, not a Chinese translation. Chinese readers will need some English reading ability.

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About the author

Amy Le Feuvre Author · British · 1861–1929

Amy Le Feuvre (1861–1929) was a British writer of children's literature, born in Blackheath, London, and died in Exeter, Devon, in 1929. A lifelong and prolific author, she wrote more than sixty children's stories, including Probable Sons and Teddy's Button, which are imbued with a Christian spirit. She was one of the most prolific and popular authors of the Religious Tract Society. Nine of her works are held in this collection, among them 'Me and Nobbles', Odd, Jill's Red Bag, The Carved Cupboard, Dwell Deep or, Hilda Thorn's Life Story, and His Big Opportunity. These stories are mostly set in the everyday lives of children and convey faith and character education through tales of family and growing up. Public information about her early education and personal life is limited; her work is best understood through the religious character of its subject matter and its narrative style for young readers.