The Story of a Bold Tin Soldier
'The Story of a Bold Tin Soldier' Summary
The Story of a Bold Tin Soldier by Laura Lee Hope is a classic fairy tale about the adventures of a tin soldier with only one leg. Despite his disability, the tin soldier is brave and determined. He falls in love with a paper ballerina who is also standing on one leg, and his love for her leads him on a series of exciting and dangerous adventures.
The story begins with the tin soldier being made in a toy shop. He is made with only one leg because the tin ran out when he was being made. But the tin soldier doesn't let his disability stop him. He is just as brave and determined as any other tin soldier.
One day, the tin soldier sees a paper ballerina standing on one leg in a toy shop window. He immediately falls in love with her. But the ballerina is very delicate, and the tin soldier is afraid to touch her.
One night, the tin soldier is thrown into the fireplace by an evil goblin. He is nearly burned to a crisp, but he is rescued by a kind-hearted old woman. The old woman puts the tin soldier on a windowsill, where he can see his beloved ballerina.
But the tin soldier is not happy just sitting on the windowsill. He wants to be with his ballerina. So he jumps out the window and lands in a gutter. He is washed down the gutter and swallowed by a fish.
The fish is caught and sold to a fishmonger. The fishmonger opens the fish and finds the tin soldier inside. He is about to melt the tin soldier down into a spoon, but the tin soldier's ballerina is also in the fishmonger's shop. She sees the tin soldier and begs the fishmonger to spare him.
The fishmonger takes pity on the tin soldier and the ballerina. He puts them in a paper boat and sets them afloat on a river. The tin soldier and the ballerina sail down the river and eventually reach a beautiful garden. They live happily ever after in the garden.
Essence and spirit of the book:
The essence and spirit of The Story of a Bold Tin Soldier is one of love, courage, and perseverance. The tin soldier is a symbol of hope and determination. He shows us that anything is possible, even if we are different from others.
The tin soldier's love for the ballerina is also a central theme of the story. His love for her gives him the strength to overcome all obstacles and to find happiness in the end.
Conclusion:
The Story of a Bold Tin Soldier is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by readers for generations. It is a story that teaches us about the importance of love, courage, and perseverance. It is also a story that reminds us that anything is possible, even if we are different from others.
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Laura Lee Hope is a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a group of authors who wrote children's books in the early 20th century. The name Laura Lee Hope was primarily associated with the popu...
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