Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale by Julian Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934
Illustrator Hood, George, 1869-1949
LoC No. 24022579
Title Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale
Note Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Rumpty-Dudget's Tower: A Fairy Tale" by Julian Hawthorne is a children's fairy tale written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around three royal siblings—Princess Hilda, Prince Frank, and Prince Henry—and their adventures with a mischievous dwarf named Rumpty-Dudget, who seeks to ensnare them. The book presents whimsical themes of bravery, the importance of love, and the struggle against dark enchantments in a fantastical setting. The narrative begins with the children living a sheltered life in their palace, surrounded by enchanting but dangerous elements. When Rumpty-Dudget finally catches Prince Henry, it's up to Princess Hilda and Prince Frank, along with their magical cat, Tom, to devise a plan to rescue him. The children set off on a quest to retrieve mystical items—like the Golden Ivy-seed and the Diamond Water-drop—necessary to defeat Rumpty-Dudget and save their brother. Throughout their journey, they confront challenges that teach them about sacrifice and the power of love. Ultimately, they prevail, free Prince Henry from Rumpty-Dudget’s tower, and restore their family, leading to a joyous reunion in Fairy Land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 62408
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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