| Author |
Gulbransen, Marie Helene |
| Illustrator |
Burbank, James W. |
| LoC No. |
24031843
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| Title |
Bumps and His Buddies
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| Original Publication |
United States: Dorrance & Company,1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Bumps and the magic purse -- The voyage to No-Such Land -- Squeedinks and the cod liver oil -- Tom Now-you-see-him-now-you-don't -- Colette, the little dancing girl -- Jerry and the wishing-ring -- Patsy Ann in Birdland.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Bumps and His Buddies" by Marie Helene Gulbransen is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. The book features whimsical tales that revolve around a little boy named Bumps and his many adventures alongside his animal friends. The narratives are filled with magical elements aimed at children, emphasizing themes of friendship, bravery, and the joy of exploration. In the stories, Bumps embarks on various adventures that introduce him to a range of fantastical characters, including a clever bunny, a fairy, and even a sea turtle. Each tale unfolds as Bumps navigates challenges and obstacles, often with the help of his companions. For instance, in one adventure, Bumps discovers a magic purse that grants him unending fortune, while in another, he becomes an elephant to save his friend from danger. Throughout the book, readers witness Bumps' growth from a little boy looking to improve his circumstances into a clever and resourceful young hero cherished by his friends. The imaginative settings and playful narrative invite children to dream and explore the importance of kindness and courage. (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 |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Children -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67100 |
| Release Date |
Jan 4, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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