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The magic Faraway Tree

  • 1943 first published
  • 185 pages
  • ★ 4.1 (21 ratings)
  • 48 editions

Published in 1943, The magic Faraway Tree is a fae fiction and adventure fiction novel by Enid Blyton. The story is set in English woods, in Maybe1940/50?. Characters include Moonface, Joe and Bessie. Key subjects include magic, kid's book, imagination in children and fairies.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, and 302 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 48 editions.

It runs to roughly 185 pages — 3–4 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The magic Faraway Tree

Wonderful tale for kids about a magical tree and the people who live in it.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

  • English woods

Era

  • Maybe1940/50?

Characters

  • Joe
  • Moonface
  • Bessie
  • Frannie and strange
  • Mysterious Pals

Subjects

  • Children's stories
  • Children's fiction
  • Faraway tree, Imaginary place
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Magic
  • Kid's book
  • Enchanted Wood, Imaginary place
  • Imagination in children
  • Detective and mystery stories
  • Fairies
  • Mystery
  • Trees
  • Fairies. Truly fun to read and beautifully written
  • Imaginary places
  • Adventure stories
  • English Fantasy fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote The magic Faraway Tree?

The magic Faraway Tree was written by Enid Blyton and first published in 1943.

What genre is The magic Faraway Tree?

It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction and Adventure.

How long is The magic Faraway Tree?

The median edition has 185 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The magic Faraway Tree?

Readers who like it often enjoy Sylvie and Bruno, The Fellowship of the Ring and Prince Caspian.

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