Pixy's Holiday Journey: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Pixy's Holiday Journey: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Pixy's Holiday Journey is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lang, George. The listed translation credits are Ireland, Mary E. (Mary Eliza) (1834–1927).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Pixy's Holiday Journey" by George Lang is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows three inseparable young friends, Fritz, Paul, and Franz, as they embark on a holiday journey to visit Fritz's aunt in the city of Frankfort. Along the way, they incorporate imaginative play and encounters with various characters, including the beloved dog Pixy, who adds both joy and challenges to their adventure. The opening of the tale introduces the boys in their picturesque home in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, where they relish the onset of summer vacation. Their aspirations for the upcoming trip are painted vividly against their playful antics as they navigate friendship, rivalry with schoolmates, and a longing for adventure. They prepare for their journey while also dealing with minor mishaps, such as the theft of their makeshift weapons and the introduction of Pixy, which spurs both excitement and conflict. The narrative sets the scene for the boys’ transition from their idyllic countryside life into the bustle of city exploration.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Pixy's Holiday Journey
- Author credits: Lang, George
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Ireland, Mary E. (Mary Eliza) (1834–1927)
Catalogue subjects
- Boys -- Juvenile fiction
- Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
- Frankfurt am Main (Germany) -- Juvenile fiction
- Germany -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: German Literature
- Category: Novels
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