Mark Tidd in the Backwoods

Kelland, Clarence Budington, 1881-1964Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 282K words
Chapters: 29

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 in the Backwoods by Clarence Budington KellandAuthor: Kelland, Clarence Budington, 1881-1964,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: May 22, 2018

Editor's review

Mark Tidd in the Backwoods is a young adult novel by American author Clarence Budington Kelland, made available as a free eBook by Project Gutenberg and classified as juvenile literature. Kelland specialized in boys' adventure and small-town life, and this book centers on the boy Mark Tidd, setting the story in woodland and rural surroundings, building it around companionship and action, with a brisk pace and relatively plain language that make it a good entry point to English-language juvenile fiction. Its reading value lies in showing the values and humor of early twentieth-century American boys' books: an emphasis on cleverness, cooperation, and hands-on problem-solving, with distinctly type-based characters. Because it is an early English original, some slang and everyday details require contextual understanding. It suits young readers with reasonable English, researchers of children's literature, or parents looking for public-domain English reading for their children to preview first.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Extracurricular reading for primary and middle school students with solid English
Readers studying early American juvenile literature
Parents seeking public-domain English reading for their children
Light readers who enjoy boys' adventure and companionship themes

Not a good fit for

Children at the beginning stage of English who need Chinese support
Readers who prefer serious literature and deep psychological characterization
Readers expecting modern young adult themes and perspectives

Reading tips

Parents can read the first few chapters first to judge whether the language level matches their child's English.
Read chapter by chapter, and after each chapter have the child retell the gist in Chinese to check comprehension.
Don't look up every old-fashioned slang word; grasp the plot first, then revisit key vocabulary.
Read alongside adventure stories for boys from the same period to observe differences in characterization and values.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What age of child is this book suitable for?

The material only states that it is juvenile literature and an English original, with no specific age range given. Because it is an early work with old-fashioned expressions, primary and middle school students with some English foundation should try it; younger children should read with a parent or start with a Chinese introduction.

What kind of character is Mark Tidd?

The material only confirms that Mark Tidd is the protagonist, the story is set in woodland and rural surroundings, and it is a boys' adventure story. It provides no more specific details of personality or plot, so readers should rely on the actual text rather than preconceived ideas.

Is this one book in a series?

The material does not explain this book's specific relationship to other Mark Tidd stories or list a series order. Readers interested in the connections can search the author and title on the Project Gutenberg page to check for other works with the same protagonist.

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About the author

Kelland, Clarence Budington, 1881-1964 Author

Clarence Budington Kelland (1881–1964) was an American author. Public information about his life and nationality is limited, but the library holds twelve of his works, which offer a glimpse of his writing. He is best known for a series of novels featuring the boy Mark Tidd, such as Mark Tidd in the Backwoods, Mark Tidd: His Adventures and Strategies, and Mark Tidd's Citadel, which center on the adventures and clever schemes of young people; the plots are brisk and humorous, with a strong flavor of small-town America. Other works, including Scattergood Baines, Sudden Jim, The Highflyers, Catty Atkins, and Youth Challenges, likewise take vivid ordinary characters and everyday town life as their subjects. His prose is plain and lively, and he moves the story forward through dialogue. Overall, his writing is light and witty, emphasizing characterization and homely humor, and is suited to popular reading.