| Author |
Farrow, G. E. (George Edward), 1862-1919 |
| Illustrator |
Furniss, Dorothy, 1879-1944 |
| Illustrator |
Furniss, Harry, 1854-1925 |
| Title |
The Missing Prince
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"The Missing Prince" by G. E. Farrow is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Boy, who embarks on a whimsical adventure involving talking toys, a mysterious wedding, and an invitation to a royal event. It blends elements of fantasy and humor, appealing to a youthful audience and capturing the magic of a child's imagination. At the start of the tale, Boy is unable to sleep and reminisces about the exciting day he had before his journey to Scarborough with his Uncle. His nighttime reflections bring a visit from Pierrot, a character from a song he heard earlier, who presents him with an invitation to the wedding of a Tin Soldier and a Doll. This strange encounter marks the beginning of Boy's adventure, during which he shrinks in size to access the fantastical world of toys and dolls, leading him to a whimsical party at Sand Castle filled with playful characters that include a clever Wooden Soldier and mischievous creatures like a Grig. As the story unfolds, readers can expect a delightful mix of fun, poignant moments, and imaginative encounters in this enchanting narrative. (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 fiction
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| Subject |
Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898 -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45291 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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