Name: Laddie: A True Blue Story
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Farmer son Laddie Stanton falls in love with the daughter of the man who just bought the land next door, Pamela Pryor. Her father is a vicious old Englishman, and isn’t at all happy with the prospect of having Laddie as a son-in-law. Pamela tries to make Laddie get another profession, to please her father and be able to continue their relation. Laddie is very upset and regards Pamela’s plead as disrespectful. Laddie’s sister, Sister, decides to help the. couple out. Later, Mr. Pryor’s dishonored son Robert, arrives on a visit. The Stanton family takes him in when his father doesn’t, and Sister starts scheming how to use this to their advantage. When she tells Mr. Pryor that his son is staying with them, the old man is furious and goes to visit the family. He learns that Robert is ill and therefore was discharged from the British Army. Understanding that he was wrong about his son, Mr. Pryor forgives him and also warms to Laddie…. Welcome to a special edition of a renowned classic. This classic, difficult-to-find text has been reprinted using a print-on-demand service to provide you with an updated version of the text, at the best value possible! Several edits have been made for readability, including font, text size, spacing, and alignment changes. However, while our goal was to enhance the ease at which this book can be read, we did not alter or change the historic text. Experience this classic in all of its glory and historical significance!

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Customers find this book to be a good old-fashioned story with an engaging plot, written from the perspective of a young girl, and appreciate its strong theme of family togetherness and how neighbors cared for each other. The writing style receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it’s written from an unusual point of view. Customers find the book inspirational and good for the soul, with one mentioning it’s a great escape from heavy depressing books. The print size receives criticism for being teeny tiny, making it difficult to read.