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Title: Queer Stories for Boys and Girls
Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project)
Summary: "Queer Stories for Boys and Girls" by Edward Eggleston is a collection of whimsical tales written in the late 19th century. This compilation comprises various imaginative stories, appealing to the fanciful nature of children, and include characters like Bobby Towpate and Mr. Blake who embark on quirky adventures filled with humor and insightful lessons. The author weaves humor and creativity into the narrative, making it accessible and enjoyable for a young audience eager for fantastical stories. The opening of the book introduces a range of colorful characters and playful scenarios, notably beginning with "Bobby and the Key-hole," a delightful tale about a boy named Bobby who encounters a stake-driver fairy. Bobby's adventures lead him on a comical quest involving a mysterious keyhole that seems to evade him, showcasing his imagination and the whimsical nature of childhood. Throughout the story, the fanciful elements are intertwined with relatable reflections of familial life, poverty, and the pursuit of joy in simple pleasures. The whimsical narrative sets the stage for more enchanting tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eggleston, Edward, 1837-1902
EBook No.: 19896
Published: Nov 22, 2006
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Queer Stories for Boys and Girls
Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project)
Summary: "Queer Stories for Boys and Girls" by Edward Eggleston is a collection of whimsical tales written in the late 19th century. This compilation comprises various imaginative stories, appealing to the fanciful nature of children, and include characters like Bobby Towpate and Mr. Blake who embark on quirky adventures filled with humor and insightful lessons. The author weaves humor and creativity into the narrative, making it accessible and enjoyable for a young audience eager for fantastical stories. The opening of the book introduces a range of colorful characters and playful scenarios, notably beginning with "Bobby and the Key-hole," a delightful tale about a boy named Bobby who encounters a stake-driver fairy. Bobby's adventures lead him on a comical quest involving a mysterious keyhole that seems to evade him, showcasing his imagination and the whimsical nature of childhood. Throughout the story, the fanciful elements are intertwined with relatable reflections of familial life, poverty, and the pursuit of joy in simple pleasures. The whimsical narrative sets the stage for more enchanting tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eggleston, Edward, 1837-1902
EBook No.: 19896
Published: Nov 22, 2006
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.