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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aBangs, John Kendrick,
_d1862-1922
245 1 0 _aAndiron Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-01-02
508 _aProduced by Irma Spehar, Jason Isbell, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Andiron Tales" by John Kendrick Bangs is a children’s fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Tom, who embarks on whimsical adventures alongside two anthropomorphic Andirons from his fireplace. Set against the backdrop of a magical realm where inanimate objects can converse and journey to fantastical locations, the narrative explores themes of imagination and self-discovery through playful dialogue and humorous escapades. At the start of the tale, Tom enjoys a cozy evening by the fireplace, where his beloved Andirons surprise him by coming to life and engaging him in light-hearted banter. They comically debate whether he is a "Dormouse" or a "boy" and eventually invite him to join them on an adventure. As the opening unfolds, Tom’s curiosity leads him to accept their offer, spurring the beginning of an imaginative journey that promises encounters with various whimsical characters and marvels of the universe. The initial chapters introduce the playful tone of the story, laying the groundwork for Tom's exploration into the enchanting landscapes of his imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aAndirons -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFireplaces -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aDwiggins, Clare Victor,
_d1874-1958
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24130
999 _c65131
_d65131