The Legend of the Pansies
The story follows a young girl named Emily who discovers a hidden garden filled with pansies in her grandfather's old mansion. She learns that the pansies are magical and can grant wishes to those who treat them kindly. Emily makes several wishes, but soon realizes that the pansies' magic comes with consequences. The story explores themes of gratitude, kindness, and the importance of considering the potential outcomes of one's actions.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1917 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 466 words
First lines
ONE night in Fairyland, when all the court / Held carnival to welcome in the June, / And to the wind-harp's music, flying feet / Were dancing on the rose leaves night had strewn; / The naughty Puck crept up the castle stair, / And called the sleeping princes from their bed; / And with their royal pages following, / Away the tricksy little fairies sped.
Mounted on snowy night-moths, off they raced, / Startling the gnomes, asleep within the shade / Of gloomy forests, with their merry cries, / As at forbidden games all night they played.
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is written by a renowned children’s author, and the storyline involves a magical and whimsical world, typically associated with children’s fantasy tales.
- Fantasy — The story includes elements of fantasy such as legends and magical flowers.
- Adventure — The characters in the story embark on an adventure to discover a legend, which is a prominent component of the adventure genre.
- Fairy Tale — The book features magical elements, a legend, which are common in fairy tales.
Tags
children's book · fantasy · magic · adventure · friendship · nature · wildlife · animals · flowers · gardening · legends · myths
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The Legend of the Pansies is listed on Textopian as a short story by Annie Fellows Johnston, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure, Fairy Tale
- Length: 466 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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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)
- In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain (1904)
- Georgiana of the Rainbows (1920)
- The Little Colonel (1907)
- The Gate of the Giant Scissors (1920)
- All works by Annie Fellows Johnston