| Author |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
| Title |
The Sea Fairies
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Sea Fairies" by L. Frank Baum is a children's fantasy novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Trot and her companion, Cap’n Bill, as they embark on an adventurous journey into the enchanting underwater world inhabited by mermaids and other magical sea creatures. Their experiences lead them to explore themes of curiosity, friendship, and the wonder of nature in a vividly imaginative setting. At the start of the tale, Trot and Cap’n Bill engage in a whimsical conversation about mermaids while watching the ocean waves. Trot's inquisitiveness about mermaids piques when Cap’n Bill describes them as beautiful yet dangerous creatures. Their adventure commences when, after expressing her desire to see a mermaid, Trot is magically transported to the underwater realm, where she meets friendly mermaids who offer to show her their kingdom. This opening sets the stage for a captivating exploration of the ocean's wonders, establishing Trot as a brave and curious protagonist eager to learn about the fairy-tale world beneath the waves. (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 |
Sea stories
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| Subject |
Voyages, Imaginary
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| Subject |
Fairies -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mermaids -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Sea monsters -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4358 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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