American Fairy Tales by L. Frank Baum

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Author Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Title American Fairy Tales
Contents The box of robbers -- The glass dog -- The Queen of Quok -- The girl who owned a bear -- The enchanted types -- The laughing hippopotamus -- The magic bon bons -- The capture of father time -- The wonderful pump -- The dummy that lived -- The king of the polar bears -- The mandarin and the butterfly.
Credits Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "American Fairy Tales" by L. Frank Baum is a collection of whimsical short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The stories draw on elements of fantasy and adventure, reflecting Baum's signature style that combines humor with moral lessons. The opening story introduces us to several eclectic characters, including a curious little girl named Martha who inadvertently releases three bandits from a locked treasure chest, setting the stage for both comedic mishaps and lessons on morality. The opening of the collection begins with a scene where Martha finds herself alone in her home, leading her to explore an attic treasure chest. Her curiosity prompts her to discover three Italian bandits who have been trapped inside. Rather than reacting with fear, Martha engages with the bandits, who are more concerned about their predicament in America than about their nefarious reputation. Their hilarious interactions along with Martha's attempts to persuade them to adopt more suitable professions instead of being bandits create a light-hearted tone. As they plot to rob the house they are in, they become a source of both comedy and absurdity, hinting at the misadventures to come throughout the series of tales in this charming collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Short stories
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Children's stories, American
Subject Fairy tales -- United States
Category Text
EBook-No. 4357
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 19, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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