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LoC No.: 20012958
Title: Alf's Button
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alf%27s_Button_(novel)
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Produced by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Alf's Button" by W. A. Darlington is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during World War I and follows the adventures of Private Alfred Higgins, a somewhat inept soldier who unexpectedly comes into possession of a magical button that grants him a djinn, whom he names Eustace. Throughout the narrative, Higgins navigates the challenges and absurdities of military life while grappling with the surreal powers of his newfound companion. The opening of the book introduces us to Alf Higgins as he is assigned as a runner for his unit during a cold and dreary stint in the trenches. Initially marked by comedic misadventures and the harsh realities of war, clumsy Alf finds himself stuck in a communication trench, leading to a series of humorous encounters. Ultimately, he discovers the peculiar magic of the button that allows him to command a spirit, setting the stage for a blend of comedy and the exploration of themes like bravery and camaraderie amidst the backdrop of a turbulent war. The narrative cleverly mixes elements of fantasy with the grit of military life, promising readers an engaging and humorous experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Darlington, W. A. (William Aubrey), 1890-1979
EBook No.: 59775
Published: Jun 18, 2019
Downloads: 157
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject: Jinn -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20012958
Title: Alf's Button
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alf%27s_Button_(novel)
Credits:
Produced by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Alf's Button" by W. A. Darlington is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during World War I and follows the adventures of Private Alfred Higgins, a somewhat inept soldier who unexpectedly comes into possession of a magical button that grants him a djinn, whom he names Eustace. Throughout the narrative, Higgins navigates the challenges and absurdities of military life while grappling with the surreal powers of his newfound companion. The opening of the book introduces us to Alf Higgins as he is assigned as a runner for his unit during a cold and dreary stint in the trenches. Initially marked by comedic misadventures and the harsh realities of war, clumsy Alf finds himself stuck in a communication trench, leading to a series of humorous encounters. Ultimately, he discovers the peculiar magic of the button that allows him to command a spirit, setting the stage for a blend of comedy and the exploration of themes like bravery and camaraderie amidst the backdrop of a turbulent war. The narrative cleverly mixes elements of fantasy with the grit of military life, promising readers an engaging and humorous experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Darlington, W. A. (William Aubrey), 1890-1979
EBook No.: 59775
Published: Jun 18, 2019
Downloads: 157
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject: Jinn -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.