Star People by Katharine Fay Dewey
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About this eBook
| Author | Dewey, Katharine Fay |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Comstock, Frances Bassett, 1881-1922 |
| LoC No. | 10025589 |
| Title | Star People |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Star People" by Katharine Fay Dewey is a children's fantasy tale, written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of enchanting characters, primarily a girl referred to as the Princess and her friends Prudence, Pat, and a Kitten, as they explore the night sky and its celestial wonders, meeting various star beings along the way. The narrative is rich with imagination, blending elements of storybook magic and the cosmos, inviting young readers into a whimsical world. The opening portion introduces the main characters of the story as they play in a garden and then gather under the stars, led by the Princess. They engage in a conversation about the Star People—constellations and celestial beings. The Princess shares vivid descriptions of stars, connecting stories of famous figures from mythology and their roles in navigation. As they observe the stars together, curiosity sparks discussions about their celestial identities, leading to a delightful exploration of imagination interwoven with space facts. This delightful introduction sets the tone for a journey through a fantastical universe, aimed at captivating young readers with its charm and wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Constellations -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Stars -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60081 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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