In Story-land by Elizabeth Harrison
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| Author | Harrison, Elizabeth, 1849-1927 |
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| Title | In Story-land |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Little Beta and the lame giant -- The line of golden light; or, the little blind sister -- Prince Harweda and the magic prison -- The little Gray Grandmother; or, the enchanted mirror -- Little Blessed-Eyes; or, the fairy's birthday gift -- The fair white city; or, a story of the past, present and future -- The loving cup which was made of iron -- Hans and the four big giants -- Story of the small green caterpillar and the beautiful white butterfly -- The discontented mill window -- The strange story of a wonderful sea-god -- The vision of Dante -- How little Cedric became a knight -- Story of Christopher Columbus for little children -- A story of Decoration Day for the little children of to-day. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "In Story-land" by Elizabeth Harrison is a collection of children's tales written in the late 19th century. The stories within this compilation are designed to entertain and educate young readers, featuring themes of kindness, bravery, and the importance of helping others. The narratives prominently feature characters such as the little maiden named Beta and her encounters with a wise giant, as well as stories of other imaginative beings, all focusing on moral lessons suitable for children's development. At the start of the collection, the tale of "Little Beta and the Lame Giant" introduces us to the titular characters. Little Beta, a kind-hearted girl, lives in a village near a mountain inhabited by a giant who, despite his extraordinary abilities, is hindered by his lameness and isolation. Through her love and acts of kindness, Beta discovers the giant and learns from him, while he shares his knowledge and gifts in return. The opening sets the tone for heartwarming adventures, touching on how love and connection can bridge gaps between individuals from vastly different worlds, while also highlighting the idea that true value comes from generosity and compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33980 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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