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In Camp With A Tin Soldier

    John Kendrick Bangs's In Camp With A Tin Soldier is a classic fantasy novel.

    On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 393 times in the last 30 days.

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

    About In Camp With A Tin Soldier

    "In Camp With A Tin Soldier" by John Kendrick Bangs is a whimsical children's story written in the late 19th century. This book follows the adventures of a little boy named Jimmieboy as he embarks on a fantastical journey involving tin soldiers and a mysterious creature called the Parallelopipedon. The narrative is filled with playful language and imaginative scenarios, appealing to young readers' sense of wonder. The opening of the story introduces Jimmieboy, who is curious about the sounds of soldiers and drums outside his nursery. His imagination takes flight as he finds himself in an enchanted world depicted in a painting on the wall, where he meets the Colonel of the tin soldiers. The Colonel, along with Jimmieboy, soon gets involved in a mission to capture the mischievous Parallelopipedon. The narrative sets a playful tone as Jimmieboy dons a military uniform and prepares for an adventure filled with delightful absurdities, showcasing Bangs's charming blend of innocence and humor in a world where imagination reigns supreme.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Fantasy literature
    • Boys, Juvenile fiction
    • Toys, Juvenile fiction

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    Who wrote In Camp With A Tin Soldier?

    In Camp With A Tin Soldier was written by John Kendrick Bangs.

    What genre is In Camp With A Tin Soldier?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is In Camp With A Tin Soldier 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 In Camp With A Tin Soldier?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz and Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz.

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