Prairie-Dog Town by L. Frank Baum
"PRAIRIE-DOG TOWN" by L. Frank Baum is a children's fantasy story included in the "Twinkle Tales" series, likely written in the early 20th century. This whimsical tale transports readers to a charming underground community of prairie-dogs, where children encounter delightful adventures and friendly creatures. The story highlights themes of curiosity and friendship. The narrative follows Twinkle, a little girl, and her friend Chubbins as they set off to explore the prairies during
a picnic day. Their adventure takes a magical turn when they discover Prairie-Dog Town, where they are welcomed by the mayor, Mr. Bowko, and various other prairie-dog residents. As they interact with these charming creatures, they learn about their lives and customs. The story unfolds through playful dialogues and enchanting settings, ultimately offering a delightful conclusion as Twinkle and Chubbins are magically returned to their original size and bid farewell to their new friends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
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| Illustrator | Barney, Maginel Wright, 1877-1966 |
| Title | Prairie-Dog Town |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Monicas wicked stepmother and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Prairie dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45379 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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