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The Sea Fairies
Nobody, said Cap'n Bill solemnly, "ever sawr a mermaid an' lived to tell the tale." "Why not?" asked Trot, looking earnestly up into the old sailor's face. They were seated on a bench built around a giant acacia tree that grew just at the edge of the bluff. Below them rolled the blue waves of the great Pacific. A little way behind them was the house, a ...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
May 1st 2006
by 1st World Library
(first published 1911)
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I usually like old, crazy, moralistic children's literature. I have a high tolerance for the preachy, self-righteous tone that pervades many children's classics (e.g. The Princess and the Goblin, The Water Babies.) But this, with its slapdash plot and barely-there characters and limited imaginative scope, just isn't much good. The best I can say for it is that its villain Zog presages Mr. Motley of Perdido Street Station, which is something, though Zog and his final end are both disappointingly ...more
I must be honest, after reading the Oz series, this book did not live up to the tradition. I would think that this would be right up my alley, taking place in the ocean depths; but alas, not so much. That is not to say it was not a good story, just not great.
Both Avery and myself were not at all impressed with Trot. She came off as a sassy, spoiled brat who was too often combatitive and rude. Given that she is merely a little girl, her manners could have been more forth coming an...more
Both Avery and myself were not at all impressed with Trot. She came off as a sassy, spoiled brat who was too often combatitive and rude. Given that she is merely a little girl, her manners could have been more forth coming an...more
After working at Books of Wonder for two and a half years, it was interesting for me to finally read some Baum. I can understand why so many people are charmed by these books (especially this one, I mean, mermaids, man), but I can also understand why so many people have gone on to write continuations of Baum's stories. That part isn't exactly a compliment. His writing style feels rather amateur at times, and I can see people thinking "hey, I could do this!" (to be fair, though, "C...more
My mother recently got a Kindle. This was the first book she downloaded. She was really excited to reread it because she remembered really enjoying it as a child. Since she was so excited about it, I decided that I should read it.
Can't say I was that excited about it. I didn't like either of the main characters - particularly Trot.
After I read it, I asked my mother what it was that she liked so much about it. She said that she mostly enjoyed the illustrations whe...more
Can't say I was that excited about it. I didn't like either of the main characters - particularly Trot.
After I read it, I asked my mother what it was that she liked so much about it. She said that she mostly enjoyed the illustrations whe...more
I picked this up at the Oregon Coast Aquarium because I loved the Wizard of Oz books when I was a little kid. It's a cute story- lots of safe adventure for kids. The interesting thing is Trot's (a little girl character) attitude toward anyone that acts 'stuck up' in the story. She's quite militant about it. I wonder if this was Baum's own opinion or if he was just trying to teach kids not to be arrogant.
Well, I enjoyed this one, too. Maybe not as much as the Oz books, but I wanted to read this (and the next Trot & Cap'n Bill story) before continuing with the Oz books because they make an appearance in that one. This was enjoyable, but typical. The characters weren't quite as interesting as the Oz characters, but this was another enjoyable, quick read.
A lighthearted whimsical fantasy from the author of the Oz series that was totally charming. I somehow envisioned Disney illustrations for all the characters, creatures and places in this story.
Another great have too book. I think this book opened up my imagination to explore other books of its kind.
There is no more I could ask for in a book. Sea Capn's, fairies, monsters, mermaids, sea serpents.
On Chapter 4 and Hunter is hooked. He didn't want me to stop reading...
Spunky young Trot and her uncle the old sailor, Cap'n Bill encounter all kinds of magical creatures while out upon the sea.
Fun bit of light fantasy from the guy who brought us the Oz books.
Trot and Cap'n Bill both end up in Oz in one of the later books.
Fun bit of light fantasy from the guy who brought us the Oz books.
Trot and Cap'n Bill both end up in Oz in one of the later books.
skip all the chapters where they are not in the palace of Zog.
A Baum book I hadn't read yet. Free on the Kindle!
Cute, imaginative and simple. A great read for younger peoples.
The Sea Fairies by L. Frank Baum (1998)
This has been sitting on the shelf for ages, waiting to bubble up to the top. The illustrations are lovely and, even if it is not as good as the Oz books, still very enjoyable and nice to read an early adventure of Trot and Cap'n Bill.
Light hearted, enjoyable read by the author of the Wizard of Oz.
what can I say---L. Frank Baum's whimsical writing, a San Diego setting, mermaids, and John R. Neill's gorgeous illustrations....love....now if I could just get my little hands on a first edition someday!!!!
Another strange childhood obsession. I really wanted be a mermaind and drew endless mermaid pictures after reading this book.
My parents should have made me go outside more.
My parents should have made me go outside more.
One of the best stories not about Oz, though Trot and the Cap'n later end up in Oz. An excellent story about mermaids with a one-legged sailor and a benevolent sea serpent.
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Lyman Frank Baum was an American author, actor, and independent filmmaker best known as the creator, along with illustrator W. W. Denslow, of one of the most popular books in American children's literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, better known today as simply The Wizard of Oz. He wrote thirteen sequels, nine other fantasy novels, and a plethora of other works (55 novels in total, 82 short stor...more
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