| Author |
Gruelle, Johnny, 1880-1938 |
| Title |
Raggedy Ann Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Illustrated by the author.
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| Contents |
Raggedy Ann learns a lesson -- Raggedy Ann and the washing -- Raggedy Ann and the kite -- Raggedy Ann rescues Fido -- Raggedy Ann and the painter -- Raggedy Ann's trip on the river -- Raggedy Ann and the strange dolls -- Raggedy Ann and the kittens -- Raggedy Ann and the fairies' gift -- Raggedy Ann and the chickens -- Raggedy Ann and the mouse -- Raggedy Ann's new sisters.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Raggedy Ann Stories" by Johnny Gruelle is a collection of children's tales written during the early 20th century. The book features the beloved character Raggedy Ann, a rag doll who comes to life and embarks on various enchanting adventures, offering gentle lessons on kindness, friendship, and imagination. The stories are characterized by their warmth and whimsical charm, appealing to the hearts of children and adults alike. The narrative unfolds through a series of delightful and engaging stories featuring Raggedy Ann and her friends, including a variety of other dolls and Marcella, the girl who owns them. In one tale, Raggedy Ann leads her fellow dolls on a mischievous expedition to the pantry, where they learn a lesson about sharing and behaving well. Other stories include Raggedy Ann rescuing her dog, Fido, from danger, encountering fairies, and even helping to hatch baby chicks, all interwoven with themes of love and friendship. Throughout the book, Gruelle’s enchanting illustrations enhance the storytelling, making it a treasured collection for readers seeking comfort and joy in whimsical tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's stories, American
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| Subject |
Dolls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18190 |
| Release Date |
Apr 17, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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