Piccaninnies

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Peacocke, Isabel M. (Isabel Maud), 1881-1973

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Piccaninnies" by Isabel M. Peacocke is a whimsical children's story written in the early 20th century. This imaginative tale centers around the adventures of the Piccaninnies, small, endearing fairy-like beings living in the lush New Zealand bush. The narrative captures their playful antics and interactions with local wildlife amidst a vibrant natural landscape. The book follows the Piccaninnies as they navigate their charming yet chaotic lives in the bush, reflecting the innocence and curiosity of childhood. From making clothes out of blossoms to discovering new foods, the Piccaninnies' adventures are filled with humor and enchantment. The storyline includes their encounters with various creatures, the impact of human picnics on their environment, and how their lives change in the face of challenges like the "Great Red Enemy," which represents the destructive force of fire. Through vivid illustrations and playful prose, "Piccaninnies" delivers gentle lessons about nature, friendship, and the joys of exploring one's surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2006-11-29