
Transcriber's Note
A breezy October morning finds a close‑knit group of children gathered on a meadow, eager to test a newly crafted kite that towers as tall as its maker. With bright cheeks and an infectious enthusiasm, the leader of the troupe rallies his friends, explaining how the kite’s massive frame and sturdy tail promise an extraordinary flight. The landscape stretches from rolling grass to distant fields and lofty trees, setting the stage for a sky‑bound contest of skill and wind.
As the kite catches the gust, it soars higher than anyone expected, pulling the children into a jubilant chase across the meadow. Their shouts echo with wonder, each gust threatening to tip the balance between triumphant ascent and sudden tumble. The tale captures the pure excitement of childhood imagination, the careful preparation before launch, and the tense thrill of watching a beloved creation dance with the wind, all while the friends learn the fine line between daring and caution.
Language
en
Duration
~31 minutes (30K characters)
Series
The rose-bud stories, for young children
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library)
Release date
2006-08-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1876
A Scottish writer who turned family hardship and keen curiosity into lively books for children. Writing as Harriet Myrtle, she blended storytelling with nature, travel, and gentle lessons that made learning feel like an adventure.
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