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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aEggleston, Edward,
_d1837-1902
245 1 0 _aQueer Stories for Boys and Girls
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-22
508 _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project)
520 _a"Queer Stories for Boys and Girls" by Edward Eggleston is a collection of whimsical tales written in the late 19th century. This compilation comprises various imaginative stories, appealing to the fanciful nature of children, and include characters like Bobby Towpate and Mr. Blake who embark on quirky adventures filled with humor and insightful lessons. The author weaves humor and creativity into the narrative, making it accessible and enjoyable for a young audience eager for fantastical stories. The opening of the book introduces a range of colorful characters and playful scenarios, notably beginning with "Bobby and the Key-hole," a delightful tale about a boy named Bobby who encounters a stake-driver fairy. Bobby's adventures lead him on a comical quest involving a mysterious keyhole that seems to evade him, showcasing his imagination and the whimsical nature of childhood. Throughout the story, the fanciful elements are intertwined with relatable reflections of familial life, poverty, and the pursuit of joy in simple pleasures. The whimsical narrative sets the stage for more enchanting tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19896
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