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The King of Gee-Whiz

    Emerson Hough's The King of Gee-Whiz is a classic fantasy novel.

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

    About The King of Gee-Whiz

    "The King of Gee-Whiz" by Emerson Hough is a whimsical children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the peculiar adventures of the Widow Pickle and her unusual twins, Zuzu and Lulu, who possess strikingly colored hair—green and blue. Their journey begins in a whimsical setting where magic and chemistry intertwine, leading them to a fantastical land filled with extraordinary characters and magical objects. The opening of this tale introduces the reader to the Widow Pickle and her twins, highlighting their unusual hair colors resulting from their father's experimental concoctions. As the widow faces challenges, she discovers mysterious chemical substances left by her late husband, which eventually lead to a visit from a curious little man claiming to be the private secretary of the King of Gee-Whiz. His arrival sets in motion a series of enchanting events filled with self-playing instruments, magical wishes, and the promise of adventure as they seek their fortune in the kingdom where color and whimsy reign supreme.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Fantasy literature
    • Children's stories
    • Twins, Juvenile fiction
    • Siblings, Juvenile fiction

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    Who wrote The King of Gee-Whiz?

    The King of Gee-Whiz was written by Emerson Hough.

    What genre is The King of Gee-Whiz?

    It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

    Is The King of Gee-Whiz 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 The King of Gee-Whiz?

    Readers who like it often enjoy Ozma of Oz, The Sea Fairies and The Princess and Curdie.

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