
LADY RUM-DI-DOODLE-DUM’S CHILDREN
PREFACE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
A curious narrator stumbles upon a burst of color in a glass and a letter announcing a newborn named Midge, sparking the completion of a fantastical manuscript. The story opens in a bright, slightly absurd world ruled by the ever‑watchful Lady Rum‑Di‑Doodle‑Dum, where ordinary names like John, Mary, and Flip become portals to enchanted happenings. A secretive fairy king, a mischievous spill of dew, and a castle invasion set the stage for a series of delightfully odd episodes that blend everyday concerns with magical whimsy.
Through sly humor and playful language, the narrative weaves together vignettes of talking animals, unexpected wishes, and riddles told by the enigmatic Flip. Listeners will find themselves wandering through poppy‑filled fields, glass balls that reveal strange visions, and rooms where long words are tossed about for fun. The tone remains light‑hearted, inviting curiosity without giving away the later twists that keep the adventure fresh and engaging.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (174K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2021-12-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1889–1974
Best known for a playful early children's book and later for affectionate writing about San Francisco, this American author moved between whimsy and local history with an easy, lively voice.
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