John Dough and the cherub
a whimsical wonder-story
Published in 1906, John Dough and the cherub is a pirate adventure and classic fantasy novel by L. Frank Baum. Key subjects include Children, Gingerbread, beavers and pirates.
7 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 39 editions. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 605 times in the last 30 days.
At about 208 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 4 h 27 min LibriVox audiobook.
About John Dough and the cherub
The adventures of John Dough, the human-sized gingerbread man brought to life by an Arab elixir, and Chick, the world's first incubator baby, as they travel from the Island of Phreex to the kingdom of Hilo.
Free audiobook
John Dough and the cherub — LibriVox recording, 4 h 27 min in 19 sections.
Public-domain recording by volunteer readers. Listen online, download MP3s or stream from the Internet Archive.
Opening line
“Over the door appeared a weather-worn sign that read: "JULES GROGRANDE, BAKER."”
Quick answers
Who wrote John Dough and the cherub?
John Dough and the cherub was written by L. Frank Baum and first published in 1906.
What genre is John Dough and the cherub?
It is usually shelved as Pirate Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
How long is John Dough and the cherub?
The median edition has 208 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is John Dough and the cherub 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.
Is there a free audiobook of John Dough and the cherub?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 4 h 27 min.
What books are similar to John Dough and the cherub?
Readers who like it often enjoy Peter Pan, Peter and Wendy and Treasure Island.
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