
audiobook
by W. W. (William Wallace) Denslow, Dudley A. (Dudley Acton) Bragdon
Billy Bounce - BY - W. W. DENSLOW - AND - DUDLEY A. BRAGDON - PICTURES BY - DENSLOW
List of Chapters.
Full Page Illustrations
Preface
CHAPTER I. - DARK PLOT OF NICKEL PLATE, THE POLISHED VILLAIN.
CHAPTER II. - A JUMP TO SHAMVILLE.
CHAPTER III. - BILLY IS CAPTURED BY TOMATO.
CHAPTER IV. - ADVENTURES IN EGGS-AGGERATION.
CHAPTER V. - PEASE PORRIDGE HOT
CHAPTER VI. - BLIND MAN'S BUFF.
Billy is a sprightly boy who tumbles into a topsy‑turvy world where everyday objects become mischievous. He faces a slick villain named Nickel Plate, is caught by a talking tomato, and hops through spots such as Shamville, Eggs‑aggeration, and Silly Land, meeting talking bears, a snow‑blowing Boreas, and a wish‑granting bottle that sparks more chaos than treasure. The story rolls along in playful rhyme and vivid illustrations, capturing the whimsical spirit of early‑1900s nonsense.
Each episode is a lighthearted set‑piece that pokes fun at heroes and villains while gently reminding listeners that fear can be more troublesome than any monster. Billy’s quick wit and boundless optimism keep the adventure moving even when he brushes past eerie places like Spookville or encounters the odd Bogie Man. The tale stays free of gore or heavy morals, offering pure imagination for listeners from young children to seasoned dreamers.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (241K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Mar 20, 2015
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1915
Best known for giving early Oz its unforgettable look, this American illustrator helped shape the visual world of children's books at the turn of the 20th century. His bold drawings, posters, and cartoons still feel lively and instantly recognizable.
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1876–1917
Best known for co-creating the lively fantasy tale Billy Bounce, this early-20th-century writer left behind a book full of odd inventions, playful adventures, and storybook energy. His work still feels bright and curious more than a century later.
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