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Peggy's Giant

    Peggy's Giant is a classic fantasy novel by Mary D. Maitland Kelly. Readers will find themes of picture books for children.

    On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 440 times in the last 30 days.

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

    About Peggy's Giant

    "Peggy's Giant" by Mary D. Maitland Kelly is a whimsical children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young girl named Peggy, who embarks on fantastical adventures with a gentle Giant that she conjures with a magical ring. Throughout her adventures, Peggy explores various enchanting realms, meets delightful creatures, and learns valuable lessons about friendship, imagination, and the importance of kindness. The opening of the book introduces Peggy during her birthday tea, where she discovers a beautiful ring inside a cracker. As she plays in her nursery, a real Giant appears after she unwittingly wishes for something exciting. Faced with the Giant's kind demeanor and playful nature, Peggy's life suddenly becomes a series of magical adventures filled with wishes, laughter, and valuable life lessons. The narrative sets a tone of enchantment and curiosity, promising an engaging journey ahead as Peggy learns to navigate the whimsical world opened up by her wishes and the Giant's gentle guidance.
    Summary from Project Gutenberg (automatically generated)

    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Picture books for children
    • Girls, Juvenile fiction
    • Wishes, Juvenile fiction
    • Giants, Juvenile fiction
    • Rings, Juvenile fiction

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Peggy's Giant?

    Peggy's Giant was written by Mary D. Maitland Kelly.

    What genre is Peggy's Giant?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is Peggy's Giant 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 Peggy's Giant?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Scarecrow of Oz, The Classic Tale of the Velveteen Rabbit and The Ugly Duckling.

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