The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People by Baum
"The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People" by L. Frank Baum is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the whimsical Valley of Mo, a fantastical land filled with delightful characters, including the jolly Magical Monarch of Mo, who has amusing adventures devoid of the harsh realities typically found in adult tales. The opening of the story sets a playfuland enchanting tone as it describes the Valley of Mo, where the sun eternally shines, and extraordinary phenomena abound, such as rivers of milk and fields of candy. From the very first chapters, we meet the charming Monarch, who embarks on a hilarious quest that involves losing his head while fighting a Purple Dragon and subsequently receiving a variety of comical new heads from his subjects. The narrative is infused with lighthearted humor, imaginative concepts, and a gentle moral lesson, captivating the young audience and reminding grown-ups of the joy of childlike wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
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| Illustrator | Ver Beck, Frank, 1858-1933 |
| Title | The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magical_Monarch_of_Mo |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Michael Gray (Lost_Gamer@comcast.net) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Dragons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Magic -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16259 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 168 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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