
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.
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.

1832–1888
Best known for "Little Women," she turned family life, hard work, and strong-willed girls into stories that have stayed beloved for generations. Her writing drew on real experience, giving it warmth, humor, and emotional honesty.
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