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Soffrona and Her Cat Muff

By Mary Martha Sherwood
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Two little girls find and rescue a near-drowned kitten in the woods, revive it, and bring it home to nurse. One child becomes so absorbed in caring for the pet that she neglects her lessons and fails to help prepare a warm petticoat for a poor old woman. The tale moves between scenes of outdoor play and domestic responsibility, showing compassionate action alongside the dangers of misplaced attachment, and it delivers a moral that devotion to God and to fellow humans should come before affection for animals.

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Mary Martha Sherwood

Mary Martha Sherwood was an English author known for her contributions to children's literature in the 19th century. She wrote a variety of stories that often conveyed moral lessons and reflected the values of her time. Among her notable works is "The Fairchild Family," which explores themes of family life and virtue. Sherwood's storytelling often featured relatable characters and engaging narratives, making her works appealing to young readers. In addition to her fiction, she also wrote educational texts, further influencing the landscape of children's literature during her era.

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