The Princess Idleways: A Fairy Story

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hays, Helen Ashe

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Princess Idleways: A Fairy Story" by Helen Ashe Hays is a fairy tale written in the late 19th century. This enchanting story centers on a young princess named Laura who, despite her privileged upbringing, finds herself lazy and unfulfilled. The tale unfolds as her mother, concerned about her daughter's happiness, seeks the help of a fairy known as Motherkin, leading Laura on a transformative journey in the forest, where she learns valuable lessons about responsibility, kindness, and self-discovery. The narrative follows Laura as she is guided by Motherkin to a modest cottage, where she is tasked with caring for animals and performing household chores, a stark contrast to her former life of luxury and idleness. Through her challenges, Laura meets Kathie, a poor girl with a heavy heart, and forms a bond with her. Their journey together leads to the discovery of compassion and the importance of helping others. As the story develops, Laura's transformation from a spoiled princess to a caring and industrious young girl is beautifully portrayed, demonstrating the joy that comes from selflessness and community. Ultimately, the tale concludes with Laura returning home, enriched with wisdom and a newfound sense of purpose, ready to share her good fortune with those in need. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from The Internet Archive.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-01-13