
A bright, curious girl named Trot lives with the seasoned sailor Cap’n Bill on a breezy coastal bluff. One day a bewildered boy from far‑away Philadelphia drifts ashore, and their friendly chatter quickly turns into a shared sense of wonder. When a mysterious magic umbrella appears, it promises a journey far beyond the familiar sea.
Guided by the rainbow‑born Polychrome and the ever‑resourceful Button‑Bright, the trio is lifted into a wondrous realm suspended in the clouds. There they encounter dazzling kingdoms of blue and pink, meet whimsical princesses, and explore a sky‑borne city that seems to float on pure imagination. The early adventure blends humor, discovery, and the thrill of stepping into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, inviting listeners to soar alongside Trot and her new companions.
Full title
Sky Island Being the Further Exciting Adventures of Trot and Cap'n Bill After Their Visit to the Sea Fairies
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (307K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif, Broward County Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2012-03-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1919
Best known for creating the magical world of Oz, this American writer mixed fairy-tale wonder with humor, adventure, and a very modern sense of imagination. His stories have delighted children for generations and helped shape fantasy as we know it.
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