Merrimeg by William Bowen
"Merrimeg" by William Bowen is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of a spirited little girl named Merrimeg, whose playful nature leads her into whimsical encounters with magical creatures such as chimney imps, gnomes, and fairies. The narrative is filled with charming illustrations that enhance the enchanting tale. The opening of "Merrimeg" introduces us to the titular character, a mischievous little girl who
inadvertently sweeps the dust from her home into a fireplace, leading to a chaotic encounter with chimney imps. After a whirlwind of events, Merrimeg finds herself whisked up into the chimney and confronted by these tiny creatures, which reveals her playful yet naughty nature. Following this unexpected adventure, she is transformed and embarks on a quest to reclaim her true self, ultimately leading her into encounters with gnomes and more as she navigates between her world and the fantastical. The narrative establishes a vibrant world of magic and adventure, showcasing Merrimeg's spirited personality and the consequences of her whimsical antics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bowen, William, 1877-1937 |
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| Illustrator | Brock, Emma L. (Emma Lillian), 1886-1974 |
| Title | Merrimeg |
| Note | Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59819 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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