All the Way to Fairyland: Fairy Stories by Evelyn Sharp
"All the Way to Fairyland: Fairy Stories" by Evelyn Sharp is a collection of whimsical fairy tales written in the late 19th century. The stories invite readers to explore magical realms, featuring characters such as an absent-minded magician, a little princess, and various fantastical beings that embody themes of adventure, discovery, and the quest for happiness. The enchanting setting of Nonamia serves as a backdrop for these imaginative narratives, showcasing a world
where dreams and reality intertwine. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces an absent-minded magician residing in a castle in the air who encounters a charming princess seeking her own castle. Their whimsical dialogue reveals the princess's desire for companionship and a notion of happiness filled with joy and laughter. As the princess embarks on a journey through the land of Nonamia in search of her castle, the story unfolds with enchanting encounters, such as meeting the Nonamiacs and a mysterious traveler, setting the stage for delightful adventures to come. This opening part hints at a blend of humor, charming characters, and thoughtful reflections on happiness, making it a captivating read for those who enjoy fairy tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sharp, Evelyn, 1869-1955 |
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| Illustrator | Dearmer, Mabel, 1872-1915 |
| LoC No. | 44030631 |
| Title | All the Way to Fairyland: Fairy Stories |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Professor_of_Practical_Jokes |
| Contents | The country called Nonamia -- Why the Wymps cried -- The story of Honey and Sunny -- The little princess and the poet -- The wonderful toymakers -- The professor of practical jokes -- The doll that came straight from Fairyland -- Those Wymps again! |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Princesses -- Fiction |
| Subject | Kings and rulers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fairies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30400 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 859 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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