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by G. E. (George Edward) Farrow
CHAPTER I. - THE BEGINNING OF A MARVELOUS JOURNEY.
CHAPTER II. - THE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY.
CHAPTER III. - THE SAGE IN THE ONION FIELD.
CHAPTER IV. - STORIES AND TAILS BY THE SAGE.
CHAPTER V. - THE KING OF THE FISHES.
CHAPTER VI. - IN THE KING”S PRESENCE.
CHAPTER VII. - THE HUMAN RACE.
CHAPTER VIII. - THE DODO AT LAST.
CHAPTER IX. - AT THE NORTH POLE.
CHAPTER X. - SOME NEW ACQUAINTANCES.
Three curious siblings awaken to a sudden tide that has turned their kitchen into a miniature sea. With quick thinking, they transform an overturned table into a makeshift boat, appointing themselves captain, passenger, and bosun. As they glide through the flooded garden, familiar surroundings become surreal—rosebushes sprout from water and household objects drift past like islands.
Their unexpected companion is a peculiar bird with an oddly shaped beak, webbed feet, and a bright blue bow, who speaks as plainly as any human. The creature’s quirky personality hints at a hidden world of wonder waiting just beyond the ordinary. Together, the children set off on an adventure that blends imagination, friendship, and the promise of discovering something truly extraordinary.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (231K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Nov 18, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1862–1919
Best known for the delightfully odd Wallypug books, this British children's writer mixed fantasy, humor, and a playful nonsense spirit that appealed to young readers. Much about his life remains uncertain, which gives his work an extra air of old-world mystery.
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