Jean qui grogne et Jean qui rit by comtesse de Sophie Ségur

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Author Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874
Illustrator Castelli, Horace, 1825-1889
Title Jean qui grogne et Jean qui rit
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Bethanne M. Simms, Renald Levesque and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Jean qui grogne et Jean qui rit" by Mme la Comtesse de Ségur is a children's novel written in the early 20th century." The story introduces us to two cousins, Jean and Jeannot, who are embarking on a journey to Paris to seek fortune and adventure. Their contrasting dispositions are apparent as Jean reflects optimism and courage while Jeannot grapples with fear and trepidation about their departure and the unknowns of the city. "At the start of the novel, we see Jean's mother, Hélène, preparing her son for his journey to Paris, where he hopes to live with his brother Simon." The opening chapters highlight the emotional turmoil of a mother's impending farewell and Jean's attempts to project bravery even as he grapples with his own feelings of sadness. As he sets off, Jean reassures his mother of his courage while secretly mourning the separation. Along the way, they encounter various people, including a kind stranger who helps them with their journey. The narrative touches on themes of family, courage, and the importance of kindness amidst the challenges they face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories, French
Subject Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Happiness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Personality -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Discontent -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 18090
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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