
audiobook
by E. Gordon (Edgar Gordon) Browne
Puck's Broom
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
In a delightfully odd version of a fairy‑tale world, young George Henry and his loyal dog Alexander set out to find their fortunes. From the moment he is born, the mischievous sprite Puck and a troupe of curious fairies keep a watchful eye on him, even as he doubts their existence. Their early days are filled with playful skepticism, birthday celebrations, and the first hint of magic that beckons them beyond the ordinary.
When a glittering invitation arrives for a midsummer gathering in the forest, George is drawn into a night of games, fireworks, and a mysterious old frog’s riddles. A sudden bout of illness leads to a vivid dream‑music that guides him and Alexander to a tiny green gate and a charming woodland tea house, where talking animals and enchanted objects seem to whisper possibilities. These whimsical encounters set the stage for a series of quests that blend wonder, humor, and the timeless thrill of stepping into the unknown.
Full title
Puck's Broom The wonderful adventures of George Henry & his dog Alexander who went to seek their fortunes in the Once upon a time land The wonderful adventures of George Henry & his dog Alexander who went to seek their fortunes in the Once upon a time land
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (181K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tim Lindell, Jane Robins, George A. Smathers Libraries (University of Florida) 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
2020-12-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1871
Known today for a concise life of Queen Victoria and a smaller body of children's writing, this early-20th-century English author left behind books that mix storytelling with an interest in history. His work has continued to circulate through public-domain editions and audiobook recordings.
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