Sir Gibbie - Macdonald, George
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A Scottish boy, who's lost his mother and lives with an alcoholic father, overcomes various hardships to create a new and exciting life for himself. He avoids despair and chooses to perform good deeds, even to his own detriment. Gibbie is a young boy born into a poor and abusive household. His mother has died, and his father is a drunkard who can't provide a healthy or nurturing environment. Gibbie doesn't speak or read but is able to navigate the Scottish streets. He's left to his own devices and experiences both positive and traumatic events. Over time, he encounters different mentors and…mehr

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A Scottish boy, who's lost his mother and lives with an alcoholic father, overcomes various hardships to create a new and exciting life for himself. He avoids despair and chooses to perform good deeds, even to his own detriment. Gibbie is a young boy born into a poor and abusive household. His mother has died, and his father is a drunkard who can't provide a healthy or nurturing environment. Gibbie doesn't speak or read but is able to navigate the Scottish streets. He's left to his own devices and experiences both positive and traumatic events. Over time, he encounters different mentors and parental figures who provide much-needed guidance. Gibbie is a kind soul whose unfortunate circumstance eventually takes an unexpected turn. Although the story centers a juvenile character, Sir Gibbie is a great read for all ages. It delivers an enduring message of empathy and compassion despite individual suffering. The story highlights the importance of one's character regardless of personal loss or gain. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Sir Gibbie is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
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George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister, best known for his works of fantasy and fairytales. His writing, which often explores themes of spirituality, personal growth, and the power of imagination, has had a lasting influence on the development of children's literature and fantasy fiction. MacDonald's most famous works include Phantastes, The Princess and the Goblin, The Light Princess, and The Lost Princess. His fairytales, in particular, are known for their deep moral lessons, allegorical storytelling, and spiritual undertones. He was a pioneer in blending elements of Christian theology with fantasy, creating stories that are both whimsical and thought-provoking. In addition to his fairytales, MacDonald wrote novels, poetry, and essays that often delved into themes of love, redemption, and the struggles of the human soul. His works were highly influential on writers who admired MacDonald's ability to create imaginative worlds while exploring deep spiritual and philosophical questions.