Sky Island by L. Frank Baum
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| Author | Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
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| Illustrator | Neill, John R. (John Rea), 1877-1943 |
| Title |
Sky Island Being the Further Exciting Adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill After Their Visit to the Sea Fairies |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Sky Island" by L. Frank Baum is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. This engaging tale follows the adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill as they embark on a fantastical journey after discovering a magic umbrella that can transport them through the skies. Along with their new friend Button-Bright, they explore the wonders and peculiarities of Sky Island, encountering strange inhabitants and whimsical challenges. The opening of "Sky Island" introduces us to Trot, a lively young girl who lives with Cap'n Bill, a kind-hearted sailor with a wooden leg. They meet Button-Bright, a boy with a mysterious umbrella, and share playful banter that sets a friendly tone. As their adventure begins, they quickly discover the umbrella’s magic properties, allowing them to fly to the mythical Sky Island, where they meet the eccentric Boolooroo—a royal figure who rules over a blue-hued land filled with curious characters. This opening sets the stage for an enchanting exploration of friendship, bravery, and the delight of imagination that Baum is renowned for in his works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Voyages, Imaginary |
| Subject | Islands -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Queens -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Flight -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39159 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 147 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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