Bikey the Skicycle and Other Tales of Jimmieboy by John Kendrick Bangs
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| Author | Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922 |
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| Illustrator | Newell, Peter, 1862-1924 |
| Title | Bikey the Skicycle and Other Tales of Jimmieboy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Bikey the skicycle -- The imp of the telephone -- Caught in Toy Town -- Totherwayville, the animal town -- An electrical error -- In the brownie's house -- Jimmieboy; and something -- Jimmieboy's fire works -- High-jinks in the barn -- Jimmieboy's valentine -- The magic sled -- The stupid little apple tree. |
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Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive. |
| Summary | "Bikey the Skicycle and Other Tales of Jimmieboy" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of whimsical children's stories likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative features a young boy, Jimmieboy, who embarks on fantastical adventures with his animated bicycle, Bikey. Themes of imagination, exploration, and playful dialogue are predominant as they navigate humorous situations and encounter various eccentric characters. The opening of the book introduces Jimmieboy and his new bicycle, which comes alive with personality and charm. After a mishap with the bike that initially causes Jimmieboy to fear his new toy, the boy's curiosity is rekindled when Bikey suggests a grand idea: to fill his tires with gas and float into the air like a balloon. Their joyful conversation leads to a whimsical ascent through the moonlit night, marking the beginning of their extraordinary adventures together. The playful interactions and imaginative scenarios set the tone for the delightful tales that follow, inviting young readers into a world where bicycles can talk and exciting escapades await. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Children's stories, American |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39871 |
| Release Date | May 31, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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