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Title: Edward Buttoneye and His Adventures
Note: Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by PA Peters, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http: //archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "Edward Buttoneye and His Adventures" by Cyril F. Austin is a children's book written in the late 19th century. This whimsical tale follows the journey of Edward Buttoneye, a doll, as he seeks to find his place in the world and embark on various adventures. The book captures themes of friendship, bravery, and the pursuit of belonging in a charming narrative style complemented by illustrations. The story centers on Edward, who begins his journey as a forgotten toy, longing for adventure and companionship. Throughout his escapades, he is joined by Horace, a friendly lamb, as they navigate through humorous yet challenging situations, including herding sheep, driving a train, and participating in races. Despite many humorous mishaps, such as Edward's unsuccessful attempts to impress others or gain employment, his resilience shines through. Their journey ultimately leads to Edward being rescued by a kind girl named Pen, who buys them from a toy shop, offering Edward a newfound home filled with love and exciting prospects for more adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Austin, Cyril F.
Illustrator: Austin, Hilda
EBook No.: 43692
Published: Sep 11, 2013
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Dolls -- Juvenile poetry
Subject: Toys -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Edward Buttoneye and His Adventures
Note: Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by PA Peters, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http: //archive.org/details/americana)
Summary: "Edward Buttoneye and His Adventures" by Cyril F. Austin is a children's book written in the late 19th century. This whimsical tale follows the journey of Edward Buttoneye, a doll, as he seeks to find his place in the world and embark on various adventures. The book captures themes of friendship, bravery, and the pursuit of belonging in a charming narrative style complemented by illustrations. The story centers on Edward, who begins his journey as a forgotten toy, longing for adventure and companionship. Throughout his escapades, he is joined by Horace, a friendly lamb, as they navigate through humorous yet challenging situations, including herding sheep, driving a train, and participating in races. Despite many humorous mishaps, such as Edward's unsuccessful attempts to impress others or gain employment, his resilience shines through. Their journey ultimately leads to Edward being rescued by a kind girl named Pen, who buys them from a toy shop, offering Edward a newfound home filled with love and exciting prospects for more adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Austin, Cyril F.
Illustrator: Austin, Hilda
EBook No.: 43692
Published: Sep 11, 2013
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Dolls -- Juvenile poetry
Subject: Toys -- Juvenile poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.