| Author |
Taylor, Bert Leston, 1866-1921 |
| Illustrator |
Cory, Fanny Y., 1877-1972 |
| Title |
The well in the wood
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| Original Publication |
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1922.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Susan E., David E. Brown, Jude Eylander who transcribed the music, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Well in the Wood" by Bert Leston Taylor is a whimsical children's tale written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young girl named Buddie, her talking dog, Colonel, and their encounters with various anthropomorphic animals in a fantastical wood filled with enchantment and humor. The narrative promises a delightful exploration of nature, friendship, and the adventures that await in the unknown. At the start of "The Well in the Wood," Buddie is enjoying a sunny day throwing sticks for her dog, Colonel, near the edge of a forest. While collecting flowers, she unwittingly discovers the mysterious Enchanter's Nightshade, leading to a magical transformation where Colonel gains the ability to speak. Their adventures begin as Colonel proposes visiting his lazy beaver friend, setting them off on a journey through the enchanting wood where they encounter other charming creatures like the Laziest Beaver and a witty rabbit, all while pondering whimsical questions about life and nature. The opening sets a whimsical tone, inviting readers into a world filled with enchanting possibilities through Buddie's eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74753 |
| Release Date |
Nov 17, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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