The Enchanted Island of Yew by L. Frank Baum
"The Enchanted Island of Yew" by L. Frank Baum is a children's fantasy novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the whimsical adventures of Prince Marvel, who encounters a variety of magical beings, including the High Ki of Twi, on the enchanting Isle of Yew, which is filled with magical creatures and kingdoms. The narrative sets up a world where the line between fae and humans is blurred,and the young prince seeks to understand and navigate this richly crafted, enchanting realm. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the enchanted Isle of Yew, divided into kingdoms and alive with fairies and magic. The opening narrative presents a peaceful yet perilous life for its inhabitants, particularly the threat posed by the giant's kingdom, Spor. Three young girls, led by the fair Seseley, venture into the Fairy Bower, where they encounter a fairy desiring to become mortal for a taste of adventure. The fairy's wish leads to the transformation of her into Prince Marvel, a gallant youth who yearns for thrilling exploits, highlighting his journey that intertwines with themes of adventure, identity, and the interplay between mortals and the enchanted. This introduction sets the stage for his subsequent adventures and the challenges he will face on the island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
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| Title | The Enchanted Island of Yew Whereon Prince Marvel Encountered the High Ki of Twi and Other Surprising People |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Enchanted_Island_of_Yew |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by John N. White and Dennis Amundson. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Twins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fairies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dragons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Princes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Brigands and robbers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Good and evil -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Magicians -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boredom -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 518 |
| Release Date | May 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 232 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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