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Fairy Book

    Fairy Book is a folklore and fairy tales novel by Sophie May. Readers will find themes of fairy tales.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Fairy Book

    "Fairy Book" by Sophie May is a collection of fairy tales written in the mid-19th century. This enchanting compilation features whimsical stories, likely aimed at children, filled with magical beings and life lessons. The main characters in these tales vary, including young children grappling with their own identities and desires, as they navigate adventures infused with moral lessons and the charm of the fairy world. At the start of the collection, the reader meets Prudy, a spirited yet troubled girl suffering from mosquito bites while visiting relatives. Amid her discomfort, her cousin Grace devises a plan to create a book of fairy tales to amuse Prudy and lift her spirits. The narrative captures their playful interaction and sets the stage for a journey into a fantasy world, introducing themes of kindness, imagination, and the bond of family. With hints of the magical tales that follow, the opening portion invites readers to delve deeper into the adventures that await within the pages of this delightful book.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Fairy tales

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    Who wrote Fairy Book?

    Fairy Book was written by Sophie May.

    What genre is Fairy Book?

    It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

    Is Fairy Book free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to Fairy Book?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wind in the Willows and Five Children and It.

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