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Johnny Ludlow, First Series
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- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: Mrs. Henry Wood (1814-1887) "Johnny Ludlow, First Series" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a collection of fictional stories written during the late 19th century. The narrative follows the life of the titular character, Johnny Ludlow, as he experiences various adventures and challenges, primarily centered around his childhood and youth, emphasizing themes of family, friendship, and moral growth. The opening of the work introduces us to Johnny Ludlow, who resides at Dyke Manor under the care of Squire Todhetley and his family. The chapter titled "Losing Lena" sets the stage for a tense situation when young Lena, Squire Todhetley's daughter, goes missing after a playful hiding game instigated by Johnny's friend Tod. As panic ensues and a search is launched, the chapter captures the mutual bonds of childhood, the innocence of youth, and the drivers of familial love while also hinting at the dangers lurking within seemingly safe environments. The chapter effectively sets up an intriguing narrative foundation filled with emotions and character dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 566