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Precepts in Practice; or, Stories Illustrating the Proverbs

by A. L. O. E.

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateChildren's16 chapters
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About this book

On a frozen lake, two brothers reveal contrasting paths: one carefree and defiant, the other patient and devoted, as they navigate the challenges of family duty and the wisdom of honoring parents. Their stories bring ancient proverbs vividly to life.

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Contents

16 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CHAPTER I. THE TWO SONS.
03CHAPTER II. THE PRISONER RELEASED.
04CHAPTER III. THE MOTHER’S RETURN.
05CHAPTER IV. THE FRIEND IN NEED.
06CHAPTER V. FORBIDDEN GROUND.
07CHAPTER VI. CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE.
08CHAPTER VII. THE GREAT PLAGUE.
09CHAPTER VIII. THE GREEN VELVET DRESS.
10CHAPTER IX. FALSE FRIENDS.
11CHAPTER X. COURAGE AND CANDOUR.
12CHAPTER XI. THE SAILOR’S RESOLVE.

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