Probable Sons

Amy Le FeuvreProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 114K words
Chapters: 12

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.Probable Sons by Amy Le FeuvreAuthor: Le Feuvre, Amy, -1929,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Jan 1, 2004

Editor's review

Probable Sons is a children's book by Amy Le Feuvre, part of the Project Gutenberg free eBook collection. Known for warm stories of family and growing up, it uses simple language and centers on parent-child relationships and everyday virtues, making it suitable as early English reading material or for shared parent-child reading. The author excels at drawing emotion and lessons from ordinary life, and this book continues that style, reading lightly while leaving something to reflect on. The electronic edition is easy to search and print, and can be used flexibly in the classroom or at home. When reading, pay attention to tone and word choice in dialogue to appreciate the narrative rhythm of older English children's literature.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers interested in classic English children's literature
Parents and children looking for shared reading material
English learners who prefer simple narratives
Enthusiasts of early children's literature and publishing history

Not a good fit for

Adult readers seeking strong plots and fast-paced stories
Pure Chinese readers who need a modern vernacular translation
Readers sensitive to religious or moralizing overtones

Reading tips

Read through once to grasp the storyline, then revisit the wording and tone in the characters' dialogue.
When reading together, read aloud in sections and discuss the characters' choices with your child.
Keep a vocabulary notebook of older expressions to build a feel for English reading.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What English level is this book suitable for?

The original is simple English narrative with short sentences, suitable for middle school students or adult learners with basic English reading ability. When you encounter older expressions, use the context to understand them; there is no need to look up every word.

On which devices can the electronic edition be read?

Project Gutenberg provides plain text or eBook files in various formats that can be opened on computers, tablets, and e-readers, and are also easy to print as paper copies for annotation.

Do I need to know the author's background to read this book?

Not necessarily. The story stands relatively on its own and can be read directly. If you want a deeper understanding of the writing tradition behind its moral lessons, you can briefly learn about common themes in English children's literature from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century.

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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.