(U) Caleb in the Country (Jacob Abbott)

Caleb in the Country

To Caleb, everything is an adventure! In a remote country setting, the boy learns how to start a fire, build a boat, capture squirrels, make a boo, build a mole and much more. With each new experience he gains lessons in honesty, obedience, kindness, forgiveness, humility and perseverance! Thoughtless pursuits turn into appreciative acts of kindness and stubborn wills give way to selfless spirits.

Author Jacob Abbott, who originally wrote this children’s story in 1839, had a keen ability to relate to and teach children through simple pleasures. Caleb in the Country will bring smiles to your face as you mix instruction with amusement and enjoy adventures of all kinds with Caleb!

Especially suited to ages 6-11
Originally written in 1839.

Table of Contents

1. Caleb’s Discovery
2. Trouble
3. Building the Mole
4. A Discussion
5. The Story of Blind Samuel
6. Engineering
7. The Sofa
8. The Cart Ride
9. Fire
10. The Captive
11. Mary Anna
12. The Walk
13. The Junk

Poetry

Reader Review

“Bought as a gift for my own Caleb. A wonderful read for little adventurers.” — Jennifer Miller, Mars Hill, NC

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