Racketty-Packetty House, as Told by Queen Crosspatch: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Racketty-Packetty House, as Told by Queen Crosspatch is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849–1924).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Racketty-Packetty House, as Told by Queen Crosspatch" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a charming children's book written during the early 20th century. This delightful tale explores the lives of a group of dolls who live in a shabby dolls’ house, contrasting their joyful existence with the newly introduced, elegant Tidy Castle. The book encapsulates themes of friendship, resilience, and the intrinsic value of happiness over materialistic standards. The story revolves around the Racketty-Packetty family's experiences as they face the threat of being discarded due to their old-fashioned appearance and unrefined neighborhood. As Cynthia, the little girl who owns the dolls, becomes enamored with the more fashionable Tidy Castle dolls, the Racketty-Packetty dolls—led by characters like Peter Piper and Lady Patsy—embrace their uniqueness and find joy in their fun-filled, albeit tattered lives. With interventions by Queen Crosspatch, a fairy who looks out for them, the Racketty-Packetty family ultimately wins the affection of a visiting princess, ensuring their survival and transformation into beautiful dolls, all while maintaining their cheerful and good-natured spirits.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Racketty-Packetty House, as Told by Queen Crosspatch
- Author credits: Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Dolls -- Juvenile fiction
- Fairies -- Juvenile fiction
- Social classes -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Children's Literature
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