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Kisington Town by Abbie Farwell Brown
ILLUSTRATIONS
I: HAROLD
II: THE SIEGE OF KISINGTON
III. RED REX
IV. THE DRAGON OF HUSHBY, PART I
V. THE DRAGON OF HUSHBY, PART II
VI. THE DRAGON OF HUSHBY, PART III
VII. THE BARGAIN
In the quiet seaside town of Kisington, a bright‑eyed boy named Harold spends every spare moment with a book in his hands. Though his mother works hard to keep them fed, she treasures the evenings when Harold reads aloud, filling their modest cottage with the magic of stories. His friends—Richard and Robert—gather around him, captivated by his clear, steady voice and the way he brings each tale to life.
Harold’s love of reading soon draws him beyond the library’s shelves and into the town’s own legends. When a mysterious stranger arrives and whispers of an ancient siege, a red‑capped king, and a dragon that guards hidden gardens, the brave boy feels a pull to act. With his natural curiosity and the encouragement of his friends, Harold begins to uncover the forgotten chronicles that pulse through Kisington’s streets, hinting at adventures that could change his world forever.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (253K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Meredith Dixon and Melissa Reid
Release date
2012-12-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1871–1927
Best remembered for warm, imaginative books for children, this Boston-born writer filled her stories and poems with fairy-tale charm, humor, and a strong sense of New England life. Her work ranges from playful verse to gentle fantasy, making her an appealing rediscovery for listeners who enjoy classic children’s literature.
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