Little Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer Country by Joel Chandler Harris
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"Little Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer Country" by Joel Chandler Harris is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The book features the adventures of Sweetest Susan and Buster John, two children living on a plantation in Middle Georgia, alongside their nurse Drusilla. With whimsical elements and folkloric charm, the narrative introduces them to the mystical Mr. Thimblefinger, who invites them into a fantastical world filled with peculiar
characters and enchanting happenings. The opening of the book introduces Sweetest Susan, Buster John, and Drusilla, who engage in playful adventures on their plantation. One night, Sweetest Susan is visited by a mysterious old woman who interacts with her dolls, revealing a sense of magic in Susan's world. The following day, they meet Mr. Thimblefinger, a tiny man who promises to show them his "queer country," suggesting an impending adventure full of surprises. As they explore this new journey, they encounter peculiar situations, alluding to the whimsical nature of their adventures that intertwine childhood innocence with folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935 |
| Title | Little Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer Country |
| Note | Sequel is Mr. Rabbit at Home, #60098. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Rabbits -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23869 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6911 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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