The Jumble Book: A Jumble of Good Things
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- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Jumble Book: A Jumble of Good Things" by David Cory is a delightful collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The book is a playful anthology filled with whimsical tales, many featuring familiar characters from nursery rhymes and classic children's stories, designed to entertain young readers. The stories touch on themes of adventure, lessons in morality, and the significance of friendship, providing a comforting mix of fun and learning. The opening of the book introduces readers to an engaging world where the narrator, identified as David Cory, addresses children directly, inviting them to discover a variety of tales contained within the pages. The first story features "Little Sir Cat," who embarks on a whimsical adventure after catching the "Knave of Hearts" stealing tarts. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to other playful characters and imaginative scenarios, such as ducks, fairies, and even a talking eagle. The whimsical tone is enhanced by poetic verses and enchanting illustrations, establishing a magical atmosphere that promises creativity, joy, and storytelling adventures sure to capture the hearts of children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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- Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2013-02-22
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