The Fairy Nightcaps by Aunt Fanny
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"The Fairy Nightcaps" by Aunt Fanny is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. The narrative introduces magical elements, particularly focusing on the life of fairies and their interactions with human children, most notably a sick boy named Charley. It is set in a whimsical world that intertwines the joys and imaginings of childhood with fairy tales and moral lessons. The opening portion of the book establishes a vivid
and enchanting setting in a magical hollow where fairies plan to help a mortal child, Charley, who is suffering from a debilitating illness. With a captivating description of fairies preparing for a midsummer festival, it introduces Charley, a gentle and loving boy who they wish to assist by filling his dreams with beauty and joy. As the fairies gather in celebration, they express their commitment to ensuring that Charley's remaining time is filled with happiness, highlighting themes of love, compassion, and the significance of friendship. The narrative draws you into a charming world filled with playful mischief, wisdom, and the importance of finding joy even in difficult circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fanny, Aunt, 1822-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Fairy Nightcaps |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards 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: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28802 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28802-4 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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