| Author |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
| Illustrator |
Denslow, W. W. (William Wallace), 1856-1915 |
| Title |
Dot and Tot of Merryland
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Michael Gray
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| Summary |
"Dot and Tot of Merryland" by L. Frank Baum is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows two young characters, Dot Freeland and Tot Tompum, as they embark on a whimsical adventure through a magical land known as Merryland. The narrative explores themes of childhood innocence, friendship, and the wonders of imagination through the lens of their enchanting encounters. The opening of the book introduces Dot, a delicate girl recovering from illness, and her cheerful governess, Miss Bombien, as they travel to Roselawn, a country mansion. Dot's adventure begins when she discovers a hidden path in the garden where she meets Tot, a young boy who lives nearby. Their friendship blossoms as they explore the surroundings together, leading them to a boat and ultimately drifting into Merryland where they encounter quirky characters and magical places. This section sets a whimsical and adventurous tone that invites young readers into a vibrant world filled with joy and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
37976 |
| Release Date |
Nov 11, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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