
Complete original text
A little child
by Mary Hornibrook Cummins
For learners
Can I read A little child in English as a learner?
Yes — read A little child by Mary Hornibrook Cummins in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.
- CEFR level
- B2
- Length
- 5 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
An artist sketches a fearless little boy named Gerald by the sea, sparking a heartfelt conversation about faith, hope, and the storms of life. Together, they explore how love and belief can be a "very present help" amidst life's challenges.
What's inside
Contents
5 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.
The reading experience
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