Publisher's Synopsis
The Adventures of a Brownie is a classic children's book written by Dinah Maria Craik. The story follows the adventures of a mischievous brownie, a small elf-like creature, who lives in a Scottish castle. The brownie is invisible to humans except for a select few who believe in him, and he spends his days playing tricks on the castle's inhabitants.One day, a young girl named Phoebe comes to stay at the castle and becomes the brownie's friend. Together, they embark on a series of adventures, including helping a poor family, rescuing a lost lamb, and outwitting a group of fairies. Along the way, the brownie learns valuable lessons about kindness, friendship, and the importance of doing good deeds.First published in 1872, The Adventures of a Brownie is a charming and timeless tale that has delighted generations of children. With its whimsical illustrations and engaging story, it is a perfect read-aloud book for parents and teachers, or a delightful solo read for young readers.""It's the kangaroo!"" cried Gardener in great excitement. ""It has got loose--and it's sure to be lost--and what a way Mr. Giles will be in! I must go and tell him. Or stop, I'll try and catch it.""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.
