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The Crookit Meg

The Crookit Meg

John Skelton

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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9781437320763
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The Crookit Meg: A Story Of The Year One is a novel written by John Skelton and first published in 1880. The story is set in the year one, during the time of the Roman Empire. The main character, Crookit Meg, is a young girl who is born with a crooked back and is shunned by her community. Despite her physical disability, Meg is a gifted storyteller and has a kind heart. She befriends a Roman soldier named Marcus, who helps her to find acceptance and love in her community. Along the way, Meg and Marcus encounter various challenges and obstacles, including a jealous suitor and a dangerous band of rebels. The novel explores themes of acceptance, friendship, and the power of storytelling. It is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that will appeal to readers of all ages.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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