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Title: The Brownies and Other Tales
Contents: The brownies -- The land of lost toys -- Three Christmas trees -- An idyll of the wood -- Christmas crackers -- Amelia and the dwarfs.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Erika Q. Stokes and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Brownies and Other Tales" by Juliana Horatia Ewing is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. This enchanting volume features whimsical tales, with a focus on childhood adventures, imagination, and morality, inviting readers to explore the intertwined lives of children and fantastical creatures. The central narrative introduces young protagonists like Tiny, Deordie, and Tommy Trout, who grapple with household chores, loss, and the desire for magical assistance in their daily lives. The opening of the book establishes a gentle, nostalgic atmosphere, beginning with Tiny, a little girl embroiled in a domestic crisis as she struggles with her sewing and childhood responsibilities. Her conversation with a friendly doctor humorously reveals the chaos of forgotten toys and misplaced belongings, reflecting the playful yet serious troubles of childhood. As the children openly discuss losing their toys and yearning for assistance, the narrative hints at the arrival of "Brownies," mystical helpers whose return the children hope for to ease their domestic burdens. The tone throughout remains lighthearted, with hints of wisdom about the nature of mischief and responsibility, setting the stage for the charming adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ewing, Juliana Horatia, 1841-1885
EBook No.: 16052
Published: Jun 13, 2005
Downloads: 181
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Christmas stories
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Brownies and Other Tales
Contents: The brownies -- The land of lost toys -- Three Christmas trees -- An idyll of the wood -- Christmas crackers -- Amelia and the dwarfs.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Erika Q. Stokes and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Brownies and Other Tales" by Juliana Horatia Ewing is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. This enchanting volume features whimsical tales, with a focus on childhood adventures, imagination, and morality, inviting readers to explore the intertwined lives of children and fantastical creatures. The central narrative introduces young protagonists like Tiny, Deordie, and Tommy Trout, who grapple with household chores, loss, and the desire for magical assistance in their daily lives. The opening of the book establishes a gentle, nostalgic atmosphere, beginning with Tiny, a little girl embroiled in a domestic crisis as she struggles with her sewing and childhood responsibilities. Her conversation with a friendly doctor humorously reveals the chaos of forgotten toys and misplaced belongings, reflecting the playful yet serious troubles of childhood. As the children openly discuss losing their toys and yearning for assistance, the narrative hints at the arrival of "Brownies," mystical helpers whose return the children hope for to ease their domestic burdens. The tone throughout remains lighthearted, with hints of wisdom about the nature of mischief and responsibility, setting the stage for the charming adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ewing, Juliana Horatia, 1841-1885
EBook No.: 16052
Published: Jun 13, 2005
Downloads: 181
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Christmas stories
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children's stories
Subject: Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.