The Candy Country

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The Candy Country

by Louisa May Alcott

EN·~1 hours

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A curious girl named Lily finds herself whisked away by a bright red umbrella into a world where everything—trees, rocks, even the air—shimmers with sugar. The moment she lands, she discovers a forest of edible foliage: barley‑sugar twigs, peppermint leaves, and candied cherries that melt on her tongue. As she wanders, the landscape unfolds into streets paved with jelly and chocolate, where tiny inhabitants made of confectionery go about their sweet lives.

The candy‑people welcome Lily with song, inviting her to explore their whimsical villages, pastel houses, and towering palaces of frosting and peppermint pillars. She delights in tasting endless treats, from lemonade fountains to ice‑cream floors that never melt, while the scent of caramel and honey fills the air. This enchanting first act promises a joyous, imaginative journey that celebrates wonder, imagination, and the simple pleasure of a child’s boundless curiosity.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (58K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)

Release date

2008-04-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Louisa May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott

1832–1888

Best known for Little Women, this beloved American writer turned family life, hardship, and independence into stories that still feel warm and real. Her books brought spirited girls and young women to the center of the page in a way readers had not often seen before.

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