Six giants and a griffin, and other stories by Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis

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Author Otis, Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall, 1872-1940
Illustrator Ruyl, Beatrice Baxter, 1879-
LoC No. 03029272
Title Six giants and a griffin, and other stories
Note Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Six giants and a griffin -- Gertrude's visit to the Moon -- Jane and the bears -- Sapphira and the flying pig -- The Christmas trees -- Mother Goose's party.
Credits Produced by Carlos Colón, the Library of Congress and the
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Summary "Six Giants and a Griffin, and Other Stories" by Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis is a collection of whimsical children's tales written in the early 20th century. The book features enchanting narratives filled with fantastical creatures and adventures, likely intended to captivate the imaginations of young readers. The stories explore themes of bravery, curiosity, and the magic of childhood. The collection begins with the story of Teddy, a young boy who discovers a trapdoor in an old oak tree leading to Gnome-land. Here, he is tasked with defeating six giants to help the gnomes. Accompanied by a squirrel named Red-tail and armed with magical oranges, Teddy embarks on a humorous and thrilling quest. Other stories featured include Gertrude’s journey to the moon for a birthday party, Jane's playful encounter with the bears from her favorite fairy tale, and Sapphira's day out with a flying pig. Each tale emphasizes adventure and imagination, inviting children to dream and explore a world where magic exists in the simplest of encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
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EBook-No. 61619
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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