'Me and Nobbles'

Amy Le FeuvreProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 253K words
Chapters: 26

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.'Me and Nobbles' 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

'Me and Nobbles' is a children's book by Amy Le Feuvre, available as a free eBook from Project Gutenberg. Le Feuvre was a British children's author active from the late 19th to the early 20th century; her works often center on family, faith, and growing up, in a gentle tone. The book is narrated in the first person and revolves around a child and a companion named Nobbles. The language is simple and the book is short, making it suitable as an entry-level read in the original English. For scholars of children's literature, it offers primary material for understanding British children's reading in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras; for general readers, it provides a light, nostalgic reading experience. Note that the work carries obvious period religious and moral didacticism, which modern readers should understand in its historical context. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to access and convenient to read on electronic devices.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginning readers who want to practice reading original English texts and prefer short children's stories
Scholars and students studying British children's literature of the late 19th and early 20th centuries
General readers who enjoy nostalgic family themes and can accept period religious content
Teachers or text creators who need public-domain English material

Not a good fit for

Adult fiction readers seeking complex plots and strong dramatic conflict
Readers sensitive to religious preaching or old-style moral admonition
Parents seeking books with modern views of childhood and diverse values

Reading tips

Read through once to grasp the story, then mark unfamiliar words and period expressions to build vocabulary gradually.
Read with Le Feuvre's historical context in mind, treating the religious and moral content as historical text.
Read alongside other public-domain children's literature to observe differences in how similar themes are handled.
When reading with children, discuss how the book's values compare with contemporary views as you go.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English beginners to read directly?

It can be tried as an entry-level original text. Sentences are generally not long and the story is close to everyday life, but the book contains late 19th- and early 20th-century usage and religious vocabulary. Beginners are advised to read with notes or a dictionary and need not understand every detail on the first pass.

Is Nobbles a real person or a fictional character?

Judging from the title and the children's literature genre, Nobbles is a companion character in the child's life in the story. Whether it is a toy, a pet, or something else should be confirmed from the original text. Readers are advised to check the original rather than speculate beyond the text.

Why does this book contain religious and moral didacticism?

Le Feuvre was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when British children's books commonly served a moral instruction function and religious content was frequent. This was a writing convention of the time; readers can treat it as part of the historical context rather than judge it simply by contemporary standards.

What should I note when reading a public-domain eBook?

This book comes from Project Gutenberg and is a free public-domain eBook available in multiple formats on its website. Public-domain books usually preserve the original text and may contain old spellings or typesetting differences. It is advisable to choose a clearly typeset version and check that the file is complete.

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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.