A Little Fleet by Jack B. Yeats
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| Author | Yeats, Jack B. (Jack Butler), 1871-1957 |
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| Title | A Little Fleet |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Little Fleet" by Jack B. Yeats is a charming children's book crafted in the early 20th century. This delightful work serves as a collection of whimsical stories centered on a group of makeshift toy ships and their adventures on a small river and pond, igniting the imagination of young readers. Yeats' narrative, complemented by his illustrations, effectively captures the fun and creativity of childhood play. The book introduces us to various toy vessels such as the "Monte," "Moby Dick," "Theodore," "Pasear," and "New Corinthian," each crafted from simple materials like wood and cardboard. Each chapter details the construction and imaginative voyages of these ships as they navigate the Gara river's hazards and currents. From encounters with dangerous snags to ill-fated adventures that lead to the sinking of the vessels, the stories highlight the playful spirit and creativity of childhood, encouraging readers to explore their own imaginative worlds. Through gentle humor and poetic verses, Yeats celebrates the joys of friendship, adventure, and the limitless possibilities of a child's imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| LoC Class | VM: Naval science: Naval architecture, Shipbuilding, Marine engineering |
| Subject | Ship models -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Boats and boating -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42255 |
| Release Date | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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