| Author |
Balfour, Grant, 1853-1940 |
| Title |
The Fairy School of Castle Frank
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Fairy School of Castle Frank" by Grant Balfour is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a boy named Robin who lives in a castle surrounded by enchanting woods and is deeply interested in animals and nature. The narrative explores themes of kindness, learning, and the connection between humans and the fairy realm. The plot follows Robin as he discovers Fairyland, meets Queen Celeste, and embarks on a magical adventure. In Fairyland, he befriends talking animals and becomes a teacher to a class of young squirrels, imparting lessons in arithmetic while also fostering their spirits with kindness. An overarching story arc involves Robin helping a fellow squirrel, Silver Ribbon, who initially takes the wrong path by cheating to succeed but ultimately experiences growth through Robin's encouragement and a critical confrontation with a snake. The story culminates in moral lessons about honesty and the essence of true friendship, illustrating the joys of learning and the rewards of integrity. (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 |
Fantasy literature
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33606 |
| Release Date |
Sep 2, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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