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The beloved Victorian children's tale now available in its original unabridged edition

'this is all a fairy tale...and, therefore, you are not to believe a word of it, even if it is true'

Tom, a poor orphan, is employed by the villainous chimney-sweep, Grimes, to climb up inside flues to clear away the soot. While engaged in this dreadful task, he loses his way and emerges in the bedroom of Ellie, the young daughter of the house who mistakes him for a thief. He... Read Full Overview

A classic since its first publication, in 1863, The Water-Babies is the story of Tom, a little chimney sweep, and his magical adventures beneath the waves.

When young Tom flees his sooty, dangerous toil and his cruel master, Grimes, he finds himself plunged into "a quiet,... Read Full Overview

The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby is a children's novel by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. Written from 1862 to 63 as a serial for Macmillan's Magazine, it was first published in its entirety in 1863. Written as part as a satire in support of Charles Darwin's The... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Water-Babies by Charles Kingsley

Embarrassed by his grimy appearance in the presence of an immaculate little girl, ten-year-old Tom--an ill-treated London chimney-sweep--promptly runs away. Diving into a river, he enters a magical underwater world where he meets wee creatures of the deep, and learns about goodness,... Read Full Overview

The Water-Babies is a classic Fairy Tale by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. Created in 1862-63 and since then has become one of the best loved stories ever told. This is a high quality new print edition of a classic timeless tale.

A grim, wonderful and classic fantasy tale for children and adults: A poor maltreated boy is working as a chimney-sweep. He drowns, but continue to live and learn in the magical water world. Perhaps he and his friends -- drowned humans like him -- can get a second chance among... Read Full Overview

The Water-Babies, A Fairy Tale for a Land Baby is a children's novel by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. Written in 1862-63 as a serial for Macmillan's Magazine, it was first published in its entirety in 1863. It was written as part satire in support of Charles Darwin's The Origin... Read Full Overview

The Water-Babies is a classic Fairy Tale by the Reverend Charles Kingsley. Written in 1862-63 it was first published in its entirety in 1863 and since then has become one of the most loved tales ever told.Any profits made from the sale of this book will go towards supporting... Read Full Overview

'this is all a fairy tale...and, therefore, you are not to believe a word of it, even if it is true'