Description

The Adventures of a Brownie is a children's book written by Dinah Maria Craik. The story follows the adventures of a magical brownie, who is a mischievous fairy-like creature that lives in a Scottish household. The brownie is invisible to humans except for a young girl named Phoebe, who befriends him. The brownie helps Phoebe with her chores and tasks, and in return, she tells him stories and teaches him about the human world. Together, they have many adventures and encounters with other magical creatures, including fairies, goblins, and a witch. The book is a charming tale of friendship, magic, and imagination that will captivate young readers. It also teaches valuable lessons about kindness, responsibility, and the importance of helping others. The Adventures of a Brownie is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of children and continues to be a favorite today.""It's the kangaroo!"" cried Gardener in great excitement. ""It has got loose--and it's sure to be lost--and what a way Mr. Giles will be in! I must go and tell him. Or stop, I'll try and catch it.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.