Top o' the World: A Once Upon a Time Tale by Mark Swan
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"Top o' the World: A Once Upon a Time Tale" by Mark E. Swan is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young girl named Maida, who is discontent with her childhood and wishes to grow up. Maida's adventures begin when she learns about a magical Wishing Post at the North Pole and embarks on a journey that introduces her to whimsical characters, including an
Arctic Explorer and Santa Claus, as she pursues her dream. The opening portion of the story introduces Maida, a curious nine-year-old girl who longs for the freedom and excitement of adulthood. Despite her parents' insistence on the benefits of her childhood, Maida's desire for ice cream and late nights causes her to feel misunderstood. After hearing enchanting tales from a visiting Arctic explorer, she decides to visit the Wishing Post to fulfill her wish. The narrative sets the tone for a delightful journey filled with magical encounters and humor, establishing an engaging atmosphere that promises adventurous and whimsical storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Swan, Mark, 1871-1942 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Mayer, Henry, 1868-1954 |
| Title | Top o' the World: A Once Upon a Time Tale |
| Credits |
Produced by RSPIII 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: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | North Pole -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59182 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59182-7 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 375 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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