| Author |
Westbury, Atha, 1838-1901 |
| Illustrator |
Johnson, A. J. |
| Title |
Australian fairy tales
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Ward, Lock, & Co., Limited,1897.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Golden cloud -- Twilight -- Tim -- Three sparrows -- King Dunce -- "I don't know" -- The bank cat -- Gumtree Hollow -- Whiskerkiss -- A crooked sixpence -- The ball in the dell -- Elsie -- The wishing-cap -- Two giants -- Mothland -- Moonland -- "Sailor" -- Nellie -- In the clouds -- Wonderland -- Baby's visitors -- Rubywings -- Life and death -- Giants -- The kangaroo hunter -- The laughing jackass -- Hop-o'-my-thumb -- A magic whistle -- "Cocky".
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Australian Fairy Tales" by Atha Westbury is a collection of enchanting stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology celebrates the unique characters and folklore of Australia, introducing readers to a variety of whimsical tales filled with adventure, magic, and moral lessons. The narratives prominently feature protagonists such as Samson the Nugget, who embarks on a fantastical journey in the story "Golden Cloud," discovering strange lands and overcoming challenges with the help of unusual companions. The opening of the book introduces readers to "Golden Cloud," a Christmas story where the main character, Samson the Nugget, finds himself in a magical world after being summoned by a giant named Grapple. As they explore this beautiful new land filled with wonders, Samson encounters various fantastical elements, including a mysterious crystal globe containing a princess, Silverhaze, and an ominous dwarf named Dusk. This beginning sets the stage for an adventure filled with mystique, camaraderie, and the clash between good and evil, showcasing Westbury's engaging storytelling that captures the imagination of readers young and old. (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 |
Fairy tales -- Australia
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68225 |
| Release Date |
Jun 4, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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