Release date is 2004-02-01

Produced by Christine Gehring and PG Distributed Proofreaders

"The Story of Little Black Mingo" by Helen Bannerman is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale revolves around the adventures of a little black girl named Little Black Mingo, who encounters various challenges while living with a harsh old woman. Set in a whimsical world, the story likely focuses on themes of friendship, bravery, and overcoming adversity. In the narrative, Little Black Mingo is tasked with fetching water by the cruel old woman, Black Noggy. During her journey, she encounters a vicious Mugger who intends to eat her. With cleverness and help from a Mongoose, she manages to escape certain doom while also thwarting the Mugger's plans to feast on his hatchling eggs. After a series of misadventures resulting in the Mugger’s and Black Noggy's downfall, Mingo and the Mongoose find a way to live happily together in a secure home, signifying triumph over hardship and the blossoming of camaraderie. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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