Jan Of The Windmill (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162668758)

Jan Of The Windmill is a classic children's novel written by Juliana Horatia Ewing. The story revolves around the life of a poor boy named Jan, who lives with his mother and siblings in a windmill. Jan's father, a miller, had passed away, leaving the family in dire straits. Jan is a hardworking and kind-hearted boy who helps his mother with the daily chores and takes care of his siblings. One day, Jan's life takes a turn when he meets a wealthy young girl named Jill. Despite their differences in social status, Jan and Jill become good friends. However, Jan's life is further complicated when his mother falls ill, and he is forced to take on more responsibilities to support his family. As the story progresses, Jan faces many challenges and learns valuable life lessons. He learns the importance of hard work, honesty, and kindness. Jan's character and determination inspire those around him, and he becomes a beloved figure in his community. Jan Of The Windmill is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, friendship, and the power of kindness. It is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of children and adults alike.""What's ten shillings a week to you?"" cried the windmiller, who was fairly exasperated, in tones so loud that they were audible in the dwelling room, where the stranger, standing by the three-legged table, stroked his lips twice or thrice with his hand, as if to smooth out a cynical smile which strove to disturb their decorous and somewhat haughty compression.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Juliana Horatia Ewing
ISBN-10: 116266875X
ISBN-13: 9781162668758
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.47d