Kisington Town by Abbie Farwell Brown

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Author Brown, Abbie Farwell, 1871-1927
Illustrator Winckler, Ruby, 1886-
Title Kisington Town
Note Reading ease score: 91.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by Meredith Dixon and Melissa Reid
Summary "Kisington Town" by Abbie Farwell Brown is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the whimsical kingdom of Kisington, focusing on the life of Harold, a bright and well-loved boy who cherishes books and reading. As tensions rise with the arrival of Red Rex, a formidable king determined to lay siege to Kisington, the townspeople must rely on Harold's reading skills and his bond with the Librarian to potentially save their peaceful community with the power of stories. The opening of the narrative introduces Harold, a spirited youth who excels at various activities and has a deep passion for literature, often reading aloud to his mother and friends. The tranquility of Kisington is soon disrupted by the warlike intentions of King Red Rex, who seeks to conquer the town simply for his amusement. As the siege begins, Harold finds himself at the center of a daring plan devised by the townspeople, which involves engaging the king through the stories he loves, showcasing the magic and importance of reading as a means of diplomacy. The stage is set for an adventure that intertwines themes of bravery, friendship, and the transformative power of narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fantasy literature
Subject Fairy tales
Category Text
EBook-No. 41729
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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