The Adventures of Prince Lazybones, and Other Stories by Helen Ashe Hays

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Author Hays, Helen Ashe
Title The Adventures of Prince Lazybones, and Other Stories
Alternate Title Prince Lazybones and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Adventures of Prince Lazybones -- Phil's Fairies -- Florio and Florella: a Christmas Fairy Tale -- Boreas Bluster's Christmas Present.
Credits E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Charlene Taylor, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Adventures of Prince Lazybones and Other Stories" by Mrs. W. J. Hays is a collection of children’s tales written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the experiences of Prince Leo Lazybones, a young royal whose laziness and carefreeness become the backdrop for whimsical adventures filled with magical beings. The stories blend fantasy and moral lessons, inviting readers to explore themes of growth, responsibility, and the importance of nurturing one's curiosity. The opening portion introduces Prince Leo and his unusual family, known for their indolence and contentment with a life of leisure. The prince is portrayed as simple-minded yet kind-hearted, spending his days lounging in nature rather than focusing on his princely duties. The narrative hints at rising unrest on his lands due to neglect and the burdens of financial hardship, setting the stage for Leo's journey toward understanding his responsibilities. As the story unfolds, readers are given a glimpse into Leo's encounters with a mysterious voice and an elf named Master Professor Knops, who will guide him into an enchanting world, igniting the prince's desire to learn and engage with life more actively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Fairies -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 15227
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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