The Little Colonel's Hero (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163780527)

The Little Colonel's Hero is a children's novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston. It tells the story of a young girl named Lloyd Sherman, also known as the Little Colonel, who lives in Kentucky with her family. The novel is set during the late 1800s and follows the Little Colonel as she befriends a young African American boy named Cicely, who works as a stable boy on her family's estate.Despite the racial tensions of the time, the Little Colonel and Cicely become close friends, and she sees him as a hero when he saves her from a dangerous situation. However, their friendship is tested when a group of white supremacists come to town and cause trouble for Cicely and his family.The Little Colonel must navigate her own beliefs and values while standing up for her friend and fighting against injustice. Along the way, she learns important lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of standing up for what is right.Overall, The Little Colonel's Hero is a heartwarming and inspiring story that tackles important issues of race and prejudice in a way that is accessible to young readers. It is a timeless classic that continues to be beloved by children and adults alike.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: Annie Fellows Johnston
ISBN-10: 1163780529
ISBN-13: 9781163780527
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d