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100 1 _aEwing, Juliana Horatia,
_d1841-1885
245 1 4 _aThe Brownies and Other Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-13
505 0 _aThe brownies -- The land of lost toys -- Three Christmas trees -- An idyll of the wood -- Christmas crackers -- Amelia and the dwarfs.
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Erika Q. Stokes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Brownies and Other Tales" by Juliana Horatia Ewing is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. This enchanting volume features whimsical tales, with a focus on childhood adventures, imagination, and morality, inviting readers to explore the intertwined lives of children and fantastical creatures. The central narrative introduces young protagonists like Tiny, Deordie, and Tommy Trout, who grapple with household chores, loss, and the desire for magical assistance in their daily lives. The opening of the book establishes a gentle, nostalgic atmosphere, beginning with Tiny, a little girl embroiled in a domestic crisis as she struggles with her sewing and childhood responsibilities. Her conversation with a friendly doctor humorously reveals the chaos of forgotten toys and misplaced belongings, reflecting the playful yet serious troubles of childhood. As the children openly discuss losing their toys and yearning for assistance, the narrative hints at the arrival of "Brownies," mystical helpers whose return the children hope for to ease their domestic burdens. The tone throughout remains lighthearted, with hints of wisdom about the nature of mischief and responsibility, setting the stage for the charming adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChristmas stories
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aAnimal welfare -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16052
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