| Author |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
| Illustrator |
Barney, Maginel Wright, 1877-1966 |
| Title |
Twinkle and Chubbins: Their Astonishing Adventures in Nature-Fairyland
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twinkle_Tales
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Michael Gray
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| Summary |
"Twinkle and Chubbins: Their Astonishing Adventures in Nature-Fairyland" by Laura Bancroft is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two young characters, Twinkle and her friend Chubbins, who embark on whimsical adventures that introduce them to enchanted creatures and magical places. Through their journeys, they discover themes of bravery, kindness, and the importance of understanding both human and animal perspectives. The opening of the book sets the stage with Twinkle, a curious young girl who is initially distracted by a woodchuck that her father intends to trap. When Twinkle ventures out to observe the trap, she discovers that the woodchuck has transformed into a dignified creature named Mister Woodchuck, who appears to have a life filled with peculiar grandeur. As their interaction unfolds, it becomes clear that Twinkle's innocent curiosity will lead her into a world where she must navigate the complexities of her relationship with nature and her responsibilities as a human. The chapter promises an imaginative tale where ordinary encounters spark extraordinary adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fantasy literature
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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Birds -- Juvenile fiction
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Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Nature -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Edgeley (N.D.) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28552 |
| Release Date |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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