When I Grow Up

Lowe, Richard E.Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 20K words
Chapters: 2

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.When I Grow Up by Richard E. LoweAuthor: Lowe, Richard E.,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: May 24, 2009

Editor's review

When I Grow Up is a public-domain English work by Richard E. Lo, classified under American and Canadian literature; it is short and its language is relatively accessible. The work centers on growing up and imagining the future, with a childlike perspective and a light tone, making it suitable as English extensive reading material or as a sample for understanding early English children's literature. As a Project Gutenberg e-book, it is convenient to browse on a phone or e-reader and also suitable for selecting passages for classroom read-alouds and parent-child reading. Note that the book is in the original English, so Chinese readers need basic English reading ability; public-domain e-books also usually lack modern annotations, so unfamiliar expressions must be looked up independently. Overall, it is better suited as light language-learning reading than as an object of in-depth literary study.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Learners with basic English who want short extensive reading material
Parents and teachers selecting English read-aloud material for children
General readers interested in early English children's literature

Not a good fit for

Chinese readers with no English reading ability at all
Professional readers expecting in-depth literary analysis and research material

Reading tips

Read through once to grasp the main idea, then check unfamiliar words and expressions on the second pass.
Select passages for parent-child reading aloud or classroom choral reading practice.
With the growth theme in mind, try retelling the main content in English after reading.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

The main text is in the original English and is a public-domain e-book from Project Gutenberg. Chinese readers will need basic English proficiency and may use a dictionary for support.

Is it suitable for learning English?

It works well as short extensive-reading material: the language is relatively simple and the length is short, making it easy to read in sections. However, public-domain texts lack annotations, so unfamiliar expressions must be looked up independently.

Can children read it?

Its themes involve growing up and imagining the future, and the tone is light, making it suitable for parent-child reading or classroom read-alouds; younger children are advised to have a parent or teacher accompany them with explanations.

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About the author

Lowe, Richard E. Author

Richard E. Lowe is an author about whom limited public information is available. The Chinese-language book database currently holds only one work under his name, When I Grow Up. Because reliable biographical details are lacking, his nationality, dates of birth and death, education, and professional career cannot be confirmed, and this profile does not speculate about them. Judging from the known work, he writes for young readers; the title centers on the classic childhood question of what one will become, typically exploring children's imaginings about future professions and identities in a friendly tone close to a child's perspective. Such themes are common in picture books and early readers, emphasizing dreams, growth, and self-awareness, and are suitable for shared reading or classroom discussion. Although only one title is attributed to him, the subject has broad appeal and encourages young readers to think about the kind of person they hope to become. Readers seeking more may consult the specific edition and publishing notes of the book.