| Author |
Fulton, M. J. C. (Mary J. C.) |
| Title |
No-Time-Land: A Story for Girls and Boys
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| Alternate Title |
No Time Land
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| Original Publication |
Australia: The Examiner,1901.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.)
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| Summary |
"No-Time-Land: A Story for Girls and Boys" by M. J. C. Fulton is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This imaginative tale follows a young boy named Guy who struggles with the concept of time and often finds himself too busy to enjoy the simple pleasures of childhood. The central theme revolves around the importance of valuing time and learning to make space for moments of joy and connection in life. The story begins with Guy being whisked away to a fantastical place called No-Time-Land, where the inhabitants are so preoccupied with their own busyness that they neglect their duties, resulting in disarray and dishonesty. In his journey, Guy encounters various characters who embody the consequences of living a life without the understanding of time. With the guidance of a character named Mr. Memory-Pricker, Guy reflects on the importance of prioritizing meaningful activities. Ultimately, his adventure serves as a dream that illustrates the lessons about overcoming the habit of claiming “no time” and instead embracing the present to lead a more fulfilling and helpful life. The book encourages young readers to reflect on their approach to time and inspire them to make time for what truly matters. (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 |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Dreams -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Time -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66237 |
| Release Date |
Sep 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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