The Rainbow Book: Tales of Fun & Fancy: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Rainbow Book: Tales of Fun & Fancy: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Rainbow Book: Tales of Fun & Fancy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Spielmann, M. H. (Mabel Henrietta) (1862–1938).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Rainbow Book: Tales of Fun & Fancy" by M. H. Spielmann is a collection of children's fantasy tales written in the early 20th century. The stories feature whimsical adventures that transport readers to imaginative realms, often involving children who interact with fairies, wizards, and various creatures. The whimsical and light-hearted nature of the tales suggests an emphasis on creativity, humor, and the importance of imagination. At the start of the collection, we meet twins Cyril and Dulcie, who are frustrated by being confined indoors due to the rain. They soon discover a hidden passage through a rocky landscape, which leads them to a mysterious red door and the eccentric Wizard. As they engage with him, he offers them magical bracelets that allow them to transform into various animals or birds, hinting at the adventures that await them. However, beneath the humorous and playful surface, there’s a sense of warning about the risks associated with such transformations, setting the stage for the enchanting yet cautionary tales that follow.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Rainbow Book: Tales of Fun & Fancy
- Author credits: Spielmann, M. H. (Mabel Henrietta) (1862–1938)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fairy tales
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Humour
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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