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Cranch, Christopher Pearse
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The Last of the Huggermuggers
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"The Last of the Huggermuggers" by Christopher Pearse Cranch is a children's fantasy novel likely written in the mid-19th century, during a time when imaginative literature for young readers was gaining popularity. The story follows the adventures of a young sailor named Jacky Cable, affectionately called Little Jacket, who finds himself shipwrecked on an island inhabited by giants. The theme revolves around exploration, friendship, and the contrast between the worlds of giants and small humans. In the narrative, Little Jacket embarks on a journey after leaving home to pursue his love of the sea. Following a turbulent storm, he ends up stranded on a mysterious island that houses the gentle giant Huggermugger and his wife. As Jacky navigates the challenges of giant-sized obstacles, he befriends the giant and learns about their sorrowful existence as the last of their kind. When the giantess falls ill, their lives intertwine with those of Jacky and his companions, leading to a poignant conclusion as Huggermugger grapples with his loneliness and ultimately dies, leaving behind a legacy that evokes both wonder and sadness. The story uniquely combines elements of adventure and morality, emphasizing the value of kindness and understanding across different worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Children's stories
Adventure stories
Giants -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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Category: Novels
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