Charlie Bell, The Waif of Elm Island: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Charlie Bell, The Waif of Elm Island: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Charlie Bell, The Waif of Elm Island is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kellogg, Elijah (1813–1901).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Charlie Bell, The Waif of Elm Island" by Elijah Kellogg is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work follows the journey of Charlie Bell, an English orphan with a troubled past, who finds himself taken in by a couple, Ben and Sally Rhines, on a remote island after escaping from a gang of pirates disguised as fishermen. The story explores themes of resilience, community, and personal growth as Charlie navigates his new life and seeks to contribute to his adoptive family. The opening of the novel establishes a backdrop of hardship during the Revolutionary War era, painting a vivid picture of life on Elm Island. It introduces Charlie as a mistreated boy who is saved from a dangerous situation by Ben's fierce protection of his family. After Charlie is taken in, he quickly finds a sense of purpose and belonging while assisting Ben and Sally with chores around their homestead. The bits of dialogue exchanged between the characters reveal their personalities and relationships, setting the stage for Charlie’s transformation from a frightened waif to a productive and cherished member of the household. The beginning captivates the reader by promising adventure and character development as Charlie integrates into his new life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Charlie Bell, The Waif of Elm Island
- Author credits: Kellogg, Elijah (1813–1901)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adopted children -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Diligence -- Juvenile fiction
- Islands -- Juvenile fiction
- Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- Self-reliance -- Juvenile fiction
- Success -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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