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Fanny, the Flower-Girl; or, Honesty Rewarded. To Which are Added Other Tales

By Selina Bunbury
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A young orphan who sells flowers in a market finds a large gold coin mistakenly given by a gentleman and, after seeking him out to return it, is acknowledged for her honesty and given a modest recompense. The narrative provides her backstory, her care for an infirm relative, and everyday incidents that reveal character and moral choice. Arranged as a series of short, plainly told episodes, the collection includes additional concise tales aimed at children that stress virtues such as truthfulness, industriousness, gratitude, and trust in providence.

About the Author

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Selina Bunbury

Selina Bunbury was a 19th-century author known for her work in children's literature. Her notable book, "Fanny, the Flower-Girl; or, Honesty Rewarded. To Which are Added Other Tales," reflects themes of virtue and moral lessons, common in the literature of her time. Bunbury's writing often aimed to entertain while imparting important ethical values to young readers, contributing to the moral education of children during the Victorian era. Though not widely recognized today, her work provides insight into the cultural and social attitudes of her time.

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