| Author |
Sutton, Margaret, 1903-2001 |
| Illustrator |
Doane, Pelagie, 1906-1966 |
| Title |
The Magic Makers and the Bramble Bush Man
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 93.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Magic Makers and the Bramble Bush Man" by Margaret Sutton is a children's novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Madeline Moffet, affectionately known as Muffs, who embarks on an imaginative adventure filled with whimsical characters and a touch of magic. Throughout her journey, she encounters new friends, 'the dragons' who are actually her foster parents, and the enigmatic Bramble Bush Man, all while navigating her feelings of homesickness and her desire for adventure. At the start of the book, Muffs is introduced as a lonely girl staying with the Lippetts, whom she whimsically compares to dragons. Feeling isolated, she ventures out to explore, where she meets Tommy Tyler, her adventurous neighbor. Together, they dream up tales of magic, including the existence of a Bramble Bush Man. The two children, alongside Tommy's sister Mary, set off on an expedition through the woods, fueled by their imagination and a desire to uncover the mysteries of the woods and the imaginary characters they create. Muffs' longing for familial connection and the nuances of childhood friendship are woven throughout the narrative as they encounter enchanting adventures, rhymes, and whimsical discoveries. (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 |
Children -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58629 |
| Release Date |
Jan 6, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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