The Starlight Wonder Book by Henry Beston
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"The Starlight Wonder Book" by Henry Beston is a collection of fantastical tales written in the early 20th century. The stories are steeped in enchantment and adventure, featuring various characters such as brave soldiers, whimsical royalty, and magical creatures, set against a backdrop of magical realms and moral lessons. Each narrative holds a charm that invites readers to explore themes of courage, love, and the triumph of good over evil. At the
start of this delightful anthology, readers are introduced to "The Brave Grenadier," where a young soldier, after a fierce battle, shows compassion by rescuing a wounded enemy. For his kindness, he receives a magical green wand from an enchanter, which allows him to manipulate sizes of objects. As the soldier sets forth into the world, he faces challenges such as a menacing creature called a hippodrac, while navigating treachery from a corrupt chancellor. This opening segment establishes the book's enchanting tone and hints at the broader themes of bravery and magical adventures that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Beston, Henry, 1888-1968 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Day, Maurice, 1892-1983 |
| LoC No. | 23013421 |
| Title | The Starlight Wonder Book |
| Contents | The brave grenadier -- The Palace of the Night -- The enchanted baby -- The two millers -- The adamant door -- The city of the winter sleep -- Aileel and Ailinda -- The wonderful tune -- The Man of the Wildwood -- The Maiden of the Mountain -- The bell of the earth and the bell of the sea -- The wood beyond the world. |
| Credits | Steve Mattern, SF2001, 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: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66124 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 505 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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