Sonnie-Boy's People by James B. Connolly
"Sonnie-Boy's People" by James B. Connolly is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Greg, affectionately called Sonnie-Boy, and his interactions with his family and a stranger named Mr. Necker who visits their home. The narrative takes place in a backdrop enriched with themes of patriotism and familial bonds, exploring the lives and aspirations of those around Sonnie-Boy in their dynamic environment. The
opening of the novel introduces Sonnie-Boy playing by the water and interacting with Mr. Necker, who seems to be charmed by the boy's spirit. As the story unfolds, the focus shifts to Sonnie-Boy's Aunt Marie, who is preparing a battle-flag for the boy's toy ship while reflecting on familial relationships, particularly those of her brother, Mr. Welkie, and the potential future of Sonnie-Boy. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of nostalgia and affection as Greg—Sonnie-Boy's father—returns home, and we witness the warmth of their family life. The interactions hint at underlying themes of duty, aspirations, and the weight of legacy, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of these characters as the plot develops. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Connolly, James B. (James Brendan), 1868-1957 |
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| LoC No. | 13020575 |
| Title | Sonnie-Boy's People |
| Contents | Sonnie-Boy's people -- Time Riley's touch -- In the anchor watch -- Cross courses -- Leary of the "Ligonier" -- How they got the "Hattie Rennish" -- Killorin's Caribbean days -- The battle-cruise of the "Svend Foyn" -- The last passenger. |
| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Ross Wilburn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22185 |
| Release Date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 3, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 281 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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