Half-Past Bedtime by Sir H. H. Bashford
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"Half-Past Bedtime" by Sir H. H. Bashford is a children's fantasy book written in the early 20th century. The story follows young characters like Marian, who embark on whimsical adventures filled with imaginative beings such as Mr. Jugg, the King of the Bumpies, as well as the exploration of enchanting realms and delightful encounters. The narrative is likely designed to appeal to the curiosity and imagination of children, taking them on journeys
that evoke wonder and joy. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Marian, a seven-year-old girl, who finds herself in a field where she meets Mr. Jugg, a baby angel who leads her on a remarkable adventure below ground. Here, Marian discovers a magical world filled with colorful lights and jovial baby angels known as bumpies. After having tea with Mr. Jugg and his friends, she learns about their playful existence. The opening sets the stage for a series of enchanting tales, hinting at themes of exploration, innocence, and the magic of childhood that invites readers to believe in the extraordinary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bashford, H. H. (Henry Howarth), Sir, 1880-1961 |
|---|---|
| Title | Half-Past Bedtime |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Imaginary places -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Angels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Apparitions -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35029 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35029-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 664 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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