The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch: An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza
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"The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch: An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza" by S.J. Adair Fitzgerald is a whimsical children's fantasy written in the late 19th century. The story follows two siblings, Maude and Willie, as they embark on a delightful adventure in the magical realm of Fable Land, guided by the eccentric Zankiwank. This enchanting world teems with fantastical beings, situations, and humor, making it a captivating read for those who enjoy fairy
tales and imaginative storytelling. The opening portion introduces the characters Maude and Willie at Charing Cross Station, where they encounter the peculiar Zankiwank, who invites them on a midnight express to Fable Land. As they join an eclectic mix of characters, including a tall gentleman named Jackarandajam and the solemn Mr. Swinglebinks, they navigate a series of whimsical occurrences, including a missed train and a telegram from the mysterious Bletherwitch. The children are quickly drawn into an adventure filled with absurdities and enchanting conversations, setting the tone for their journey through this delightful fantasy world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fitz-Gerald, S. J. Adair (Shafto Justin Adair), 1859-1925 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Rackham, Arthur, 1867-1939 |
| Title | The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch: An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wit and humor, Juvenile |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Magic -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Queens -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Elves -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Demonology -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37111 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37111-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Last Update | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 757 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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