The Adventures of A Brownie by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
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About this eBook
| Author | Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887 |
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| Title |
The Adventures of A Brownie
As Told to My Child by Miss Mulock |
| Alternate Title | Adventures of a Brownie and Some Children's Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Adventures of A Brownie" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a children's fiction book written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a mischievous little Brownie—an elf-like creature—who undertakes whimsical and entertaining adventures around the household, often interacting with the children of the family he has chosen to live with. With themes of playful mischief and household magic, the book invites readers into a charming world of fairy-tale elements blended with the everyday lives of children. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to the Brownie, who lives in a coal-cellar and is known for his playful antics. He helps maintain order in the household but becomes frustrated when a lazy new cook neglects to provide him with his customary bowl of milk. The opening chapter follows his quest for supper, showcasing his cheeky personality as he sneaks into the kitchen for a delightful late-night feast. The Cook, unaware of the havoc caused by the Brownie, wrongly blames the family cat for the messy aftermath of his midnight snacking, setting the tone for the playful misunderstandings that characterize the story. The narration blends humor with charm, making it an engaging read for children and those young at heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30494 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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