The Admiral's Caravan by Charles E. Carryl
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About this eBook
| Author | Carryl, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1841-1920 |
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| Illustrator | Birch, Reginald Bathurst, 1856-1943 |
| Title | The Admiral's Caravan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Admiral's Caravan" by Charles E. Carryl is a children's fantasy novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Dorothy, her uncle, and their whimsical adventures with various anthropomorphic characters, including the quirky Admiral and his eccentric friends. The narrative explores imaginative and surreal scenarios, where ordinary objects come to life and embark on mischievous journeys, appealing to a sense of wonder and creativity. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Dorothy and her uncle at the quaint Blue Admiral Inn. Here, Dorothy interacts with a wooden statue known as the Admiral, who mysteriously gains the ability to speak, setting off a series of fantastical events. In the midst of a rainy Christmas Eve, Dorothy finds herself drawn into a surreal world after the Admiral’s antics lead her on an adventure that involves strange characters like a talking Stork and a magic ferry. The whimsical tone of the opening chapters establishes a playful atmosphere, teeming with humor and imagination, inviting readers to join in Dorothy’s enchanting and curious escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24379 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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