Jackanapes, Daddy Darwin's Dovecot and Other Stories

By Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing and Horatia K.F. Gatty Eden

Book Overview

Jackanapes, Daddy Darwin's Dovecot and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Juliana Horatia Ewing. The book includes six stories, each with its unique plot and characters. The first story, Jackanapes, is about a young boy named Jackanapes who dreams of becoming a soldier. The second story, Daddy Darwin's Dovecot, is about a young girl named Emmy who goes to live with her grandfather after her father's death. The third story, The Story of a Short Life, is a heart-wrenching tale of a young boy named Leonard who is terminally ill. The fourth story, A Great Emergency, is about a group of travelers who get stuck in a snowstorm. The fifth story, Lob Lie-By-The-Fire, is a humorous story about a lazy dog who lives with a family. The final story, Old Father Christmas, is about a group of children who go on a magical adventure with Father Christmas. Juliana Horatia Ewing's writing style is engaging and captivating, and her stories are perfect for readers of all ages. The book is a classic work of children's literature and is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story.1893. Ewing wrote and produced the Nursery Magazine from about 1856. This is a small volume that combines three classic children's stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162763140
• ISBN13: 9781162763149
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7