This biographical account follows the life and intellectual journey of a young boy who becomes a philosopher through self-education.
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The story of the peasant-boy philosopher, or, "A child gathering pebbles on the sea-shore"
Henry Mayhew · 1855
Concern27MildVirtue29Present
This book follows the life and intellectual development of a young boy who becomes a philosopher through observation and self-study.
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A young boy named Henry is sent to live with relatives in the countryside during wartime.
A contemporary story about a teenage boy navigating personal struggles, relationships, and self-discovery.
This is a graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's play about Prince Hal's transformation into King Henry V.
Billy at Bat is a simple story about a young boy's experience playing baseball.
In this adventure, a young boy named Thomas must journey to the Arctic to save his father from a mythical ice serpent.
A young, impoverished couple seeks to buy the perfect Christmas gift for one another by secretly sacrificing their most prized possessions.
Two men kidnap a boy named Johnny for ransom, but he proves to be a difficult captive.
This collection of short stories by O. Henry features witty observations on New York City life, often with ironic twists and memorable characters.
Two poor young people sell their most prized possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other, only to discover the true value of their love.
An elderly man named Henry lives a solitary life, but his quiet existence is disrupted by a young visitor.
A story set in Malawi where a goat and a lion encounter each other, leading to lessons about nature and survival.
This book retells the American folk legend of John Henry, a steel-driving man who competes against a steam drill.
This historical fiction novel reimagines the relationship between Anne Boleyn and King Henry VIII, exploring their complex and tragic romance.
This book retells the legend of John Henry, the steel-driving man who competed against a steam drill.
A humorous story about a boy named Henry who has many other boys named Henry in his class.
A group of teenagers in a small town are drawn into a dangerous world of secrets and intrigue when they uncover a hidden conspiracy.
Henry, a young boy in post-war England, finds solace and a new life when he is sent to live with a kind woman.
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