| Author |
Marshall, Archibald, 1866-1934 |
| Illustrator |
Barton, Helen M. |
| LoC No. |
20018754
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| Title |
Peggy in Toyland
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| Original Publication |
United States: Dodd, Mead and Company,1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Amber Black and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Peggy in Toyland" by Archibald Marshall is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a kind-hearted eight-year-old girl named Peggy, who possesses a vivid imagination and an affinity for adventure. The plot unfolds as Peggy discovers a magical land filled with dolls and toys, embarking on thrilling journeys and meeting whimsical characters along the way. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Peggy, her family, and her collection of beloved dolls, including Wooden, an old wooden doll with a kind spirit that she eventually begins to love. As Peggy explores her surroundings and expresses curiosity about the mysterious Island she sees from the beach, the story hints at the extraordinary adventures that await her. In a delightful twist, her toys come to life, whisking her away to Toyland, where she encounters adventures, friendships, and even royal intrigues involving her beloved Wooden and a new cast of characters, including Lady Grace and King Selim. The opening portion lays a foundation for an enchanting tale of kindness, imagination, and the magic of childhood. (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 |
Toys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Dolls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68749 |
| Release Date |
Aug 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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