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Warner, Lucy Hamilton
Bardwell, George Willis
1868
1937
Bardwell, Geo. W.
The little elves seeking the beautiful world : $b A book for children
$aUnited States :$bDunreath Publishing Co., $c1895.
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"The Little Elves Seeking the Beautiful World: A Book for Children" by Lucy Hamilton Warner is a charming children’s story written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the whimsical journey of four little elves as they embark on a quest to discover the beautiful world, seeking adventures beyond their homeland. It is an enchanting tale filled with elements of fantasy, exploration, and the underlying message about the values of home and contentment. In this delightful narrative, Queen Wishtah sends her loyal elves—Spider Eyes, Chip Wing, Pointed Toes, and Dusty Cap—to find a suitable location for her new palace in a warmer land. Along their journey, they encounter various creatures, including a toad, glowworms, and a grasshopper, each providing guidance or challenges. Despite the many obstacles and moments of temptation to stray from their mission, the elves' determination persists. Ultimately, they learn that the beautiful world they sought exists not in distant places but within their own loving home, emphasizing the story's heartwarming message about the beauty of one's own surroundings and the importance of family and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/littleelvesseeki00warn/page/n7/mode/2up
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1895
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Reading ease score: 92.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
en
Fantasy literature
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Adventure stories
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Queens -- Juvenile fiction
Happiness -- Juvenile fiction
Elves -- Juvenile fiction
Spiders -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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