In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-ba
The Legend of Camel-back Mountain is a classic children’s book by Annie Fellows Johnston. It tells the story of a young boy named Tom, who is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle in the desert of Arizona. While there, he discovers a mysterious mountain called Camel-back Mountain, and the legend that surrounds it. Tom soon learns that the mountain is home to a magical creature called the Camel-back, who is said to grant wishes to those who climb the mountain. With the help of his new friends, Tom sets out to climb the mountain and make his wish. Along the way, he learns about the importance of friendship, courage, and perseverance. The Legend of Camel-back Mountain is a timeless tale of adventure and friendship that will delight readers of all ages.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1904 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 2,965 words
First lines
Once upon a time, a caravan set out across the desert, laden with merchandise for a far distant market. Some of the camels bore in their packs wine-skins that held the richest vintage of the Orient. Some bore tapestries and some carried dyestuffs and the silken fruits of the loom. On Shapur's camel was a heavy load of salt.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Children's Literature
- Length: 2,965 words
- Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title and plot of the book suggest a mythical or legendary story, which is a common element of fantasy literature.
- Adventure — The title and plot of the book suggest a journey or quest, which is a common element of adventure literature.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific time period and includes elements of real-world history, which are common elements of historical fiction.
- Children's Literature — The book was written by Annie Fellows Johnston, who is known for writing children's literature.
Tags
Deserts · Fiction · Merchants · Muslims · Perseverance (Ethics) · Short stories · across · attar · camel · caravan · city · could
More by Annie Fellows Johnston
- Mildred's Inheritance; Just Her Way; Ann's Own Way (1906)
- The Quilt that Jack Built; How He Won the Bicycle (1904)
- The Legend of the Bleeding-heart (1907)
- Big Brother (1893)
- Georgiana of the Rainbows (1920)
- The Little Colonel (1907)
- The Gate of the Giant Scissors (1920)
- Two Little Knights of Kentucky (1902)
- All works by Annie Fellows Johnston