A young boy named Johnny travels to the Land of Pluck, a magical place where he encounters various characters and learns about courage and perseverance.
Author
Mary Mapes Dodge
5 books in the catalog
Mary Mapes Dodge has 5 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly children's literature, historical fiction and adventure. The titles we've reviewed span 1874 to 1894.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 9–16, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Mary Mapes Dodge's work include love and courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
Orphaned siblings Donald and Dorothy are sent to live with a wealthy aunt and uncle and navigate their new life and family dynamics.
A young Dutch girl navigates family life, friendship, and competition while learning to skate.
This collection of stories features a variety of characters and situations, often with moral lessons and a focus on childhood experiences.
Young Hans Brinker and his family navigate poverty and hardship in 19th-century Holland, finding joy in simple things and skating.
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