Mollie and the Unwiseman Abroad by John Kendrick Bangs
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"Mollie and the Unwiseman Abroad" by John Kendrick Bangs is a whimsical children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Mollie, her animated rubber doll companion Whistlebinkie, and a peculiar old man known as the Unwiseman, who embarks on an adventurous journey to Europe with them. The narrative hints at a comedic exploration of the world, driven by the characters' delightful misunderstandings and imaginative
antics. At the start of the story, Mollie is overjoyed to learn that she and Whistlebinkie will travel to Europe, a notion that excites Whistlebinkie, although he is deeply concerned about the Unwiseman's potential absence. Upon visiting the Unwiseman, they engage in a humorous conversation where strange ideas and quirky logic abound. The Unwiseman, characterized by his strange beliefs and whimsical perspective on the world, unexpectedly joins their adventure after determining that he would not miss the opportunity to discover places such as the Alps and other fantastical locations. The opening establishes the playful tone of the book, characterized by charming dialogue, imaginative scenarios, and the amusing antics of the characters, setting the stage for the adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Drayton, Grace G. (Grace Gebbie), 1878-1936 |
| Title | Mollie and the Unwiseman Abroad |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Toys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Playmates -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39778 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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