
TO JUDITH OF RANDOLPH MASSACHUSETTS
THE SEA FAIRIES - BY L. FRANK BAUM - AUTHOR OF THE EMERALD CITY OF OZ, DOROTHY AND THE WIZARD IN OZ, OZMA OF OZ, THE ROAD TO OZ, THE LAND OF OZ, ETC.
ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN R. NEILL
LIST OF CHAPTERS
CHAPTER 1 - TROT AND CAP'N BILL
CHAPTER 2 - THE MERMAIDS
CHAPTER 3 - THE DEPTHS OF THE DEEP BLUE SEA
CHAPTER 4 - THE PALACE OF QUEEN AQUAREINE
CHAPTER 5 - THE SEA-SERPENT
CHAPTER 6 - EXPLORING THE OCEAN
Trot, a spirited child raised on the breezy cliffs of a Pacific hamlet, spends her afternoons perched on a sturdy acacia bench with the salty‑sprayed Cap’n Bill, a one‑legged sailor who has taught her to love the sea as deeply as his own heart. Their conversations swirl around the age‑old mystery of mermaids—fairy‑like beings said to grin and vanish beneath the waves, never to be seen by mortal eyes. When Trot asks what would happen if someone actually met one, the captain’s grave reply hints that adventure may be just beyond the surf.
That hint turns into a daring plunge when Trot and the cap’n discover a gateway to an underwater realm where mermaids glide amidst coral palaces and curious sea creatures gather for grand feasts. Guided by a regal mermaid queen, they explore glittering grottos, encounter a playful sea‑serpent, and learn the customs of the ocean’s aristocratic codfish. The journey promises wonder and a taste of the deep’s hidden magic, inviting listeners to dive into a world where the familiar meets the fantastically strange.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (232K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
2003-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1919
Best known for opening the door to Oz, this imaginative American writer helped shape modern children's fantasy with stories full of wonder, humor, and heart.
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