The Rocket Book by Peter Newell
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About this eBook
| Author | Newell, Peter, 1862-1924 |
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| Title | The Rocket Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Rocket Book" by Peter Newell is a whimsical children's picture book published in the early 20th century. This fun and imaginative tale revolves around a mischievous rocket that causes chaos as it launches through a multi-story building, impacting various residents along the way. The book's playful tone and engaging illustrations make it a delightful read for young audiences. The story begins with Fritz, a curious child who discovers a concealed rocket in his basement and lights it, triggering a series of comic misadventures as the rocket soars through each floor of the building. As it ascends, it creates havoc in the lives of the apartment's inhabitants—ranging from startled grandparents to frightened pets. Each encounter is marked by humorous illustrations and rhyming verses that capture the chaos and surprise of the rocket's unpredictable flight. Ultimately, the rocket's journey concludes with an unexpected landing, leaving behind a memorable trail of laughter and mayhem. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Stories in rhyme |
| Subject | Humorous poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17104 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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