John Dough and the Cherub by L. Frank Baum

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Author Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Illustrator Neill, John R. (John Rea), 1877-1943
Title John Dough and the Cherub
Note Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "John Dough and the Cherub" by L. Frank Baum is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. This whimsical tale follows the adventures of John Dough, a gingerbread man brought to life thanks to a magical elixir, and his companion Chick, the Incubator Baby. The story navigates through themes of friendship, identity, and the peculiar nature of the characters inhabiting the fantastical Isle of Phreex. At the start of the narrative, the reader meets Madame Leontine Grogrande, who unknowingly becomes entangled in an adventure when she finds herself in possession of two magical flasks given to her by an anxious Arab. One of these flasks contains the Great Elixir, capable of granting life and vitality. Due to a mix-up, Madame uses the magical elixir to cure her rheumatism and inadvertently brings a gingerbread man, named John Dough, to life during the baking process. As John Dough ventures out into the world, he grapples with his newfound life, women's intentions to consume him, and their peculiar society, while Chick vows to protect him from these dangers. The stage is set for a charming exploration of adventure and the theme of being different in a whimsical and sometimes perilous world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fantasy literature
Subject Voyages, Imaginary
Subject Children's stories
Subject Gingerbread men -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 47166
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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