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Title: The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_White_Bird
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens" by J. M. Barrie is a whimsical novel written during the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to the character of David, a little boy whose relationship with his father-like figure unfolds through various intriguing sketches of life in Kensington Gardens. The narrative is imbued with a blend of fanciful imagination and poignant realities, exploring themes of childhood, parental relationships, and the world of make-believe. The opening of the book presents a richly detailed glimpse into the mind of the narrator, who expresses both affection and ambivalence towards David and his mother, Mary. We witness playful conversations between David and the narrator, filled with banter about age, beauty, and maternal instincts. The narrator reflects on David’s admiration for Mary, the nursery governess, and his whimsical belief that children transform into birds before they’re caught by the adult world. As the scene unfolds, we encounter the contrast between the innocence of childhood and the complexities of adult emotions, setting the stage for a narrative that combines humor with reflections on life and love in a vibrant Los Angeles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
EBook No.: 1376
Published: Jul 1, 1998
Downloads: 754
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Peter Pan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Kensington Gardens (London, England) -- Fiction
Subject: Kensington (London, England) -- Fiction
Subject: Fairies -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_White_Bird
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens" by J. M. Barrie is a whimsical novel written during the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to the character of David, a little boy whose relationship with his father-like figure unfolds through various intriguing sketches of life in Kensington Gardens. The narrative is imbued with a blend of fanciful imagination and poignant realities, exploring themes of childhood, parental relationships, and the world of make-believe. The opening of the book presents a richly detailed glimpse into the mind of the narrator, who expresses both affection and ambivalence towards David and his mother, Mary. We witness playful conversations between David and the narrator, filled with banter about age, beauty, and maternal instincts. The narrator reflects on David’s admiration for Mary, the nursery governess, and his whimsical belief that children transform into birds before they’re caught by the adult world. As the scene unfolds, we encounter the contrast between the innocence of childhood and the complexities of adult emotions, setting the stage for a narrative that combines humor with reflections on life and love in a vibrant Los Angeles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937
EBook No.: 1376
Published: Jul 1, 1998
Downloads: 754
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Peter Pan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Kensington Gardens (London, England) -- Fiction
Subject: Kensington (London, England) -- Fiction
Subject: Fairies -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.