The Mysterious Shin Shira by G. E. Farrow
"The Mysterious Shin Shira" by G. E. Farrow is a whimsical children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the extraordinary adventures of a quirky character named Shin Shira, who possesses the ability to appear and disappear at will, thanks to a fairy curse. This fantastical tale centers around Shin Shira and his interactions with the narrator, exploring themes of magic, fantasy, and the absurdities of life.The opening portion of the book begins with a surprise encounter between the narrator and the enigmatic Shin Shira, who appears unexpectedly in the narrator's study. The reader is introduced to Shin Shira's quirky personality and his intriguing backstory, which involves a family legacy of magic and misfortune linked to a fairy's curse. Through a series of humorous and fantastical exchanges, Shin Shira reveals his unique abilities and recounts a past adventure involving a dragon and a princess, setting the stage for an enchanting tale filled with magical escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Farrow, G. E. (George Edward), 1862-1919 |
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| Illustrator | Easton, W. G. (William George), 1879-1954 |
| Title | The Mysterious Shin Shira |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17843 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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