02663cam a22003493u 4500 61854 UtSlPG 20260610134427.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11022133 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Bell, Lilian, 1867-1929 The Runaway Equator, and the Strange Adventures of a Little Boy in Pursuit of It Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-04-17 Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "The Runaway Equator, and the Strange Adventures of a Little Boy in Pursuit of…" by Lilian Bell is a whimsical children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of a little boy named Billy and a magical Geography Fairy named Nimbus, as they embark on a fantastical journey to locate the runaway Equator, which has escaped from the Earth and threatens to create chaos. Through their adventure, they encounter various enchanting characters and whimsical situations, all while navigating the child's innocent curiosity and imagination. At the start of the tale, Billy is engaged in a geography lesson with his mother, who creatively illustrates the Earth's rotation using an orange and lemon candy. Following their charming interaction, Billy meets Nimbus, who introduces himself as the Geography Fairy. Nimbus explains that he is tasked with keeping the Equator in place, which has recently gone astray due to the Equine Ox’s mistake. Intrigued by the fairy's proposition, Billy decides to join Nimbus on the adventure, leading to the enchanting enchantment of a trolley car that transports them into a world of magic and exploration in pursuit of the runaway Equator. As their journey unfolds, they encounter various whimsical obstacles and characters, setting the stage for an imaginative escapade filled with humor and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Astronomy -- Juvenile fiction Geography -- Juvenile fiction Newell, Peter, 1862-1924 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61854 102678 102678