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Title: New History of the Life and Adventures of Tom Thumb

Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "New History of the Life and Adventures of Tom Thumb" by Babcock, Sidney and Anderson is a children's story written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the whimsical and fantastical adventures of a tiny boy named Tom Thumb, who is no bigger than a man's thumb. It blends elements of fairy tales and folklore, appealing to the imagination of young readers during a time when children's literature was evolving. The story begins with the famous magician Merlin granting a plowman’s wife her wish for a child, resulting in the birth of Tom Thumb. His adventures are filled with mischief and intrigue, as he encounters a series of mishaps, including being accidentally cooked in a pudding, swallowed by a fish, and saved by the king after being found inside the fish. Tom ultimately gains favor at King Arthur's court, experiencing fame and fortune. However, his tale takes a tragic turn when he is killed by a spider's bite, prompting mourning from the king and court. The narrative captures the essence of both adventure and moral lessons, making it a cherished tale for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Illustrator: Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870

Publisher: Babcock, Sidney, 1797?-1884

EBook No.: 58714

Published: Jan 17, 2019

Downloads: 40

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales

Subject: Children's stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: New History of the Life and Adventures of Tom Thumb

Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by hekula03, David E. Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "New History of the Life and Adventures of Tom Thumb" by Babcock, Sidney and Anderson is a children's story written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the whimsical and fantastical adventures of a tiny boy named Tom Thumb, who is no bigger than a man's thumb. It blends elements of fairy tales and folklore, appealing to the imagination of young readers during a time when children's literature was evolving. The story begins with the famous magician Merlin granting a plowman’s wife her wish for a child, resulting in the birth of Tom Thumb. His adventures are filled with mischief and intrigue, as he encounters a series of mishaps, including being accidentally cooked in a pudding, swallowed by a fish, and saved by the king after being found inside the fish. Tom ultimately gains favor at King Arthur's court, experiencing fame and fortune. However, his tale takes a tragic turn when he is killed by a spider's bite, prompting mourning from the king and court. The narrative captures the essence of both adventure and moral lessons, making it a cherished tale for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Illustrator: Anderson, Alexander, 1775-1870

Publisher: Babcock, Sidney, 1797?-1884

EBook No.: 58714

Published: Jan 17, 2019

Downloads: 40

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales

Subject: Children's stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.