Edward Buttoneye and His Adventures by Cyril F. Austin

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Author Austin, Cyril F.
Illustrator Austin, Hilda
Title Edward Buttoneye and His Adventures
Note Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by PA Peters, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "Edward Buttoneye and His Adventures" by Cyril F. Austin is a children's book written in the late 19th century. This whimsical tale follows the journey of Edward Buttoneye, a doll, as he seeks to find his place in the world and embark on various adventures. The book captures themes of friendship, bravery, and the pursuit of belonging in a charming narrative style complemented by illustrations. The story centers on Edward, who begins his journey as a forgotten toy, longing for adventure and companionship. Throughout his escapades, he is joined by Horace, a friendly lamb, as they navigate through humorous yet challenging situations, including herding sheep, driving a train, and participating in races. Despite many humorous mishaps, such as Edward's unsuccessful attempts to impress others or gain employment, his resilience shines through. Their journey ultimately leads to Edward being rescued by a kind girl named Pen, who buys them from a toy shop, offering Edward a newfound home filled with love and exciting prospects for more adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Dolls -- Juvenile poetry
Subject Toys -- Juvenile poetry
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EBook-No. 43692
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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