Publisher's Synopsis
Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies is a collection of two books written by Rudyard Kipling. The first book, Puck of Pook's Hill, follows the adventures of two children, Dan and Una, who meet Puck, a mischievous fairy, and are transported back in time to experience the history of England. Through their travels, they meet historical figures such as Roman soldiers, Anglo-Saxon warriors, and Norman conquerors, and learn about the events that shaped England's past.The second book, Rewards and Fairies, continues the adventures of Dan and Una as they are once again transported back in time by Puck. This time, they meet characters from Kipling's own stories, including Kim, Mowgli, and Stalky. As they travel through time, they learn about the values of courage, loyalty, and honor that are celebrated in Kipling's works.Together, Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies offer a unique blend of history, fantasy, and adventure that will appeal to readers of all ages. Kipling's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling make these books a must-read for anyone interested in English history or classic children's literature.1905. Two books in one. Kipling, English short-story writer, novelist and poet, who celebrated the heroism of British colonial soldiers in India and Burma, was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Puck of Pook's Hill is a loosely linked collection of stories featuring two children, Dan and Una, who meet Puck in a meadow near their home in Sussex. Puck then arranges for a series of historical people to come and tell them stories of important historical events. Rewards and Fairies presents eleven more stories told to Dan and Una by Puck's characters, some of which also appeared in the earlier stories. The two books also contain a number of poems that are associated with the themes of the stories. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
