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_aEggleston, Edward, _d1837-1902 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aQueer Stories for Boys and Girls |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 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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