| Author |
Yates, Katherine M. (Katherine Merritte), 1865-1951 |
| Title |
By the Roadside
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"By the Roadside" by Katherine M. Yates is a philosophical children’s tale written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows a young girl named Marjorie who is guided by a character referred to as the Dream as she navigates various life lessons while embarking on her journey. The book addresses themes of self-discovery, the importance of honest intentions, and the idea that every individual has an essential role to play in helping others. In this charming story, Marjorie encounters numerous scenarios that prompt her to reflect on her motivations and actions. Through her adventures, she grapples with the balance between her desires to be helpful and her tendency to act impulsively. Each interaction, whether it’s about assisting a girl with a basket, a boy building a rabbit pen, or sharing her roses with those in need, serves as a catalyst for Marjorie’s personal growth. The Dream continually guides her to question her intentions and concludes that true work arises from genuine love and a readiness to assist others, regardless of whether the tasks seem significant or not. In the end, Marjorie realizes that even small acts of kindness contribute to a larger purpose, shaping her understanding of what it means to be genuinely helpful. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18409 |
| Release Date |
May 17, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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