Laddie: A True Blue Story is a heartwarming novel by Gene Stratton-Porter that tells the story of a large, happy family living in rural Indiana in the late 1800s. The narrator, Little Sister, takes readers on a journey through her childhood memories, sharing stories of her older brother Laddie, who is the epitome of kindness, bravery, and integrity. Throughout the book, Laddie teaches his younger siblings valuable life lessons, from the importance of hard work and honesty to the beauty of nature and the value of family. The ...
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Laddie: A True Blue Story is a heartwarming novel by Gene Stratton-Porter that tells the story of a large, happy family living in rural Indiana in the late 1800s. The narrator, Little Sister, takes readers on a journey through her childhood memories, sharing stories of her older brother Laddie, who is the epitome of kindness, bravery, and integrity. Throughout the book, Laddie teaches his younger siblings valuable life lessons, from the importance of hard work and honesty to the beauty of nature and the value of family. The novel is filled with charming anecdotes and adventures, such as the time Laddie saves a baby bird, or when the family goes on a fishing trip. However, not all is sunshine and rainbows in the family's life. They face challenges and hardships, such as the death of a beloved pet and the threat of losing their home. But through it all, Laddie remains a steadfast and inspiring figure, always putting others before himself and reminding his siblings to have faith and hope. Laddie: A True Blue Story is a timeless classic that celebrates the power of love, family, and the simple joys of life. It is a must-read for anyone who loves heartwarming stories and wants to be inspired by the goodness in the world.1913. Stratton-Porter was an American feminist, environmentalist, photographer and one of Indiana's most famous female authors. Many of her writings were moralistic and romantic novels. Laddie is a wonderful child s book and is thought to be based on her brother Leander who drowned in the Wabash River. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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