The history of Tom Jones, a foundling
Title:
The history of Tom Jones, a foundling
Author:
McAlpin, Janet.
ISBN:
9780582364141
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Publication Information:
Harlow, Essex, England : Pearson Education, c1999.
Physical Description:
v, 89 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series:
Penguin readers. Level 6
Series Title:
Penguin readers. Level 6
Contents:
A baby is found -- The shame of Mr. Partridge -- Young Tom causes some anxiety -- Tom falls in love -- A sleepless night for Sophia -- Tom learns a little about women -- Mr. Allworthy falls ill -- Mr. Western loses his temper -- Blifil's revenge -- Sophia makes a decision -- Tom finds a friend -- An angel appears to a woman in trouble -- An inn's reputation is put at risk -- The ring on his pillow -- Sophia finds a place to stay -- Rich food -- Tom receives an invitation -- Sophia has a rival -- Tom proposes marriage -- A kidnapping is planned -- Mr. Western sings for joy -- The truth comes out -- The story reaches its conclusion.
Abstract:
When Mr. Allworthy finds a baby boy in his bed, he decides to keep him and gives him the name Tom Jones. But Tom can't keep out of trouble, and is sent away. Follow Tom's travels and read of his adventures along the roads of eighteenth-century England.
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