Author |
Whitman, William, 1900- |
Illustrator |
Boyd, Frank |
Title |
The Giant Sorcerer : or, The extraordinary adventures of Raphael and Cassandra
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Original Publication |
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1927.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Susan E., David E. Brown, Andrew Butchers, 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 Giant Sorcerer: or, The Extraordinary Adventures of Raphael and Cassandra" by William Whitman, 3rd is a children's fantasy novel written in the late 1920s. The story follows young siblings Raphael and Cassandra as they embark on a daring adventure filled with magical creatures and mechanical wonders, trying to rescue Cassandra from the clutches of the malevolent Giant Sorcerer, Mechanus. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Raphael and Cassandra who live in a tranquil farm setting with their Aunt Mary. One night, as Raphael watches the moonlight, he is drawn into a fantastical chain of events when he discovers that his sister has been lured away by the Giant Sorcerer, Mechanus, who promises her a world of toys and excitement. In his quest to save her, Raphael encounters Empyrean, Chief of the Eagles, who takes him on a thrilling flight into a realm of mystical beings, revealing that they are united in their aim to thwart the Sorcerer and restore balance to the world. The opening section sets a whimsical tone and showcases a mix of adventure and the themes of bravery, loyalty, and the struggle against tyranny. (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 |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Magicians -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
74373 |
Release Date |
Sep 5, 2024 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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