The Gate of the Giant Scissors

Name: The Gate of the Giant Scissors
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

The Gate of the Giant Scissors by Annie Fellows Johnston is a novel set in the early 20th century in Kentucky. The story follows the life of a young girl named Emily, who lives with her grandparents on a farm. Emily's life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a mysterious gate in the woods that leads to a magical world filled with talking animals and mythical creatures. As Emily explores this new world, she learns valuable lessons about courage, kindness, and the importance of never giving up on her dreams. Through her adventures, Emily discovers her own strength and resilience, and learns to embrace her unique identity. The Gate of the Giant Scissors is a timeless tale that has captivated readers for generations with its imaginative storytelling, memorable characters, and universal themes.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1920 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 10 chapters · 33,787 words

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Joyce was crying, up in old Monsieur Greville's tallest pear-tree. She had gone down to the farthest corner of the garden, out of sight of the house, for she did not want any one to know that she was miserable enough to cry.

She was tired of the garden with the high stone wall around it, that made her feel like a prisoner; she was tired of French verbs and foreign faces; she was tired of France, and so homesick for her mother and Jack and Holland and the baby, that she couldn't help crying. No wonder, for she was only twelve years old, and she had never been out of the little Western village where she was born, until the day she started abroad with her Cousin Kate.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length: 33,787 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 480 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Children's Literature — The book is written for a younger audience, with simple language and a child protagonist.
Adventure — The main characters undertake a journey, encounter challenges and discover new places, which is typical of the adventure genre.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in specific historical period and includes some fictional elements mixed with historical facts.