Oscar; Or, The Boy Who Had His Own Way

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Oscar; Or, The Boy Who Had His Own Way

by Walter Aimwell

EN·~5 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total

[Frontispiece: Winter Scene on Boston Common.]

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[Title-Page: Vignette.]

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OSCAR: - OR THE - BOY WHO HAD HIS OWN WAY.

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BY - WALTER AIMWELL,

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PREFACE.

0:32

ADVERTISEMENT. - "PRECEPTS MAY LEAD BUT EXAMPLES DRAW."

1:22

OSCAR.

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CHAPTER I. - A KITCHEN SCENE.

10:20

CHAPTER II. - OSCAR IN SCHOOL.

12:57

CHAPTER III. - PAYING OFF A GRUDGE.

15:06
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Description

In a bustling Boston home, the mischievous Oscar bursts into the kitchen, demanding food and attention from the weary servant girl, Bridget. His confidence borders on entitlement, and he immediately sets about searching for hidden treats, convinced he can outwit anyone who stands in his way. The scene captures his restless energy and the comfortable spoiling he enjoys from his parents, hinting at the trouble his self‑willed nature will invite.

As the story unfolds, Oscar’s clever schemes and impulsive actions lead him into a series of small but telling mishaps—both at home and on the streets of his city. Through lively episodes and vivid everyday moments, the narrative gently reveals how his headstrong attitude brings consequences that shape his character. Readers will follow his journey as he learns, often the hard way, that true respect and kindness are earned, not demanded, offering young listeners a relatable portrait of growth and responsibility.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (315K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Apr 11, 2006

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Walter Aimwell

Walter Aimwell

1822–1859

A 19th-century American writer best remembered for wholesome, moral-minded books for young readers, he published under the pen name Walter Aimwell. His stories often drew on everyday New England life and aimed to entertain while gently teaching character and conduct.

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