The Beacon Prize Medals and Other Stories by Albert Bigelow Paine (1861–1937)
The Beacon Prize Medals was first published in 1899.
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Albert Bigelow Paine was an American author and biographer best known for his work with Mark Twain. He wrote in several genres, including fiction, humor, and verse, for children and adults. His most notable work was a three-volume biography of Mark Twain.
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This collection of short stories written for young teens centers on a theme of courage and heroism. The young heroes of these stories sometimes display physical bravery, but most often, they have moral courage – they make the difficult choice to “do the right thing.” Touches of fantasy and generous helpings of humor keep the tone light-hearted, rather than moralistic.
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