The Wishing Cap: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Wishing Cap is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sherwood, Mary Martha (1775–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Wishing Cap" by Mary Martha Sherwood is a children's moral tale written during the early 19th century. This book features a story about a wealthy lady and the five children in her care, exploring themes of faith, desire, and the search for true happiness. The likely topic of this book revolves around the importance of seeking God's blessings over material possessions. In the story, the lady introduces a playful "wishing-cap" to the children, inviting them to express their desires. While the other children eagerly make wishes for toys and dolls, Charles, an orphaned boy, declines to wish for anything material, instead valuing the love and blessings of God, as taught by his late parents. When the children receive their wished-for toys, their joy turns to chaos, leading to fights and tears, reinforcing that material possessions do not equate to happiness. In the end, as Charles grows gravely ill, he shares a profound insight on the comfort of divine love before passing away, leaving a lasting impact on the lady and the other children, prompting her to shift her focus towards seeking heavenly rather than earthly treasures.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Wishing Cap
- Author credits: Sherwood, Mary Martha (1775–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Avarice -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Death -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
- Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
- Wishes -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Religion/Spirituality
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