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Myers, Jane Pentzer
Richards, Harriet Roosevelt
1932
Richards, Harriet R.
Stories of Enchantment
Stories of Enchantment; or, The Ghost Flower
The ghost flower, or, The white blackbird -- The little yellow moccasins -- The little ghost who laughed -- Titania's maid of honor -- Bran, the wolf dog -- The corn fairy -- At the wayside cross -- In quest of the dark -- The king will hunt to-day -- He was a prince -- Where the river hides its pearls -- The mist lady.
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"Stories of Enchantment" by Jane Pentzer Myers is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The book weaves a magical tapestry of narratives where children embark on whimsical adventures, often encountering fairies, ghosts, and other fantastical beings. The stories feature young protagonists, exploring themes of magic, identity, and the interplay between fantasy and reality. The opening of the collection sets the stage for enchanted tales, beginning with the story of "The Ghost Flower, or the White Blackbird." It follows a little girl named Snow-flower, who, after surviving a massacre of her family, is raised by a kind Indian couple. As Snow-flower grows, the spirit of her adoptive father guides her towards her true heritage, leading her on a journey that intertwines themes of loss, belonging, and the melding of the real and the supernatural. The rich imagery and emotional depth hint at the mystical experiences that await in the other stories of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Fairy tales
Fantasy fiction
Children's stories
Adventure stories
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
Imaginary places -- Juvenile fiction
Princesses -- Juvenile fiction
Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Voyages, Imaginary -- Juvenile fiction
War -- Juvenile fiction
Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
Gardens -- Juvenile fiction
Imagination -- Juvenile fiction
Prayer -- Juvenile fiction
Ghosts -- Juvenile fiction
Empathy -- Juvenile fiction
Foster parents -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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