
THE STORY OF A LAMB ON WHEELS - BY - LAURA LEE HOPE - AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF A SAWDUST DOLL," "THE STORY OF A BOLD TIN SOLDIER," "THE BOBBSEY TWINS SERIES," "THE BUNNY BROWN SERIES," "THE SIX BUNKERS SERIES," ETC. - CHAPTER I - THE LAMB'S WISH
CHAPTER II - THE JOLLY SAILOR
CHAPTER III - A HOME ON SHORE
CHAPTER IV - SLIDING DOWNHILL
CHAPTER V - IN GREAT DANGER
CHAPTER VI - DOWN THE COAL HOLE
CHAPTER VII - THE LAMB CARRIED AWAY
CHAPTER VIII - SAILING DOWN THE BROOK
CHAPTER IX - ON A LOAD OF WOOD
CHAPTER X - MIRABELL IS HAPPY
In a quiet department store after closing, the toys on the shelf finally stir. A cheeky Jack‑in‑the‑Box, a regiment of brave tin soldiers, a colorful calico clown, and a gentle lamb perched on little wheels discover they can talk and move whenever human eyes aren’t watching. Together they decide to pass the time with music, marching, and a secret wish the lamb has kept hidden.
The lamb’s wish hints at a longing for adventure beyond the counter, and the other toys eagerly volunteer to help, each offering its own quirky talent. As the clown rattles his cymbals and the soldiers line up for a spirited march, the shop becomes a lively stage for imagination. Listeners are invited to share in the playful camaraderie and wonder what could happen when a simple wish sets a small world in motion.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (85K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

A house name rather than a single person, this byline became one of the best-known names in classic children's fiction. It appeared on generations of adventure stories for young readers, especially the much-loved Bobbsey Twins books.
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