The Story of Dago by Annie Fellows Johnston
The Story of Dago, by Annie Fellows Johnston, is a novel that tells the story of a young boy named Dago who lives in a small town in Kentucky during the early 20th century. The book follows Dago's journey as he navigates his way through life, encountering various challenges and experiences along the way. Through his adventures, Dago learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the importance of never giving up on one's dreams. With a unique blend of humor, pathos, and insight, Johnston crafts a narrative that is both heartwarming and thought-provoking, making The Story of Dago a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1908 · Genre: Children's literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 8 chapters · 21,469 words
First lines
Here I am at last, Ring-tail! The boys have gone to school, thank fortune, and little Elsie has been taken to kindergarten. Everybody in the house thinks that I am safe up-stairs in the little prison of a room that they made for me in the attic. I suppose they never thought how easy it would be for me to swing out of the open window and climb down the lightning-rod. Wouldn't Miss Patricia be surprised if she knew that I am down here now in the parlour, talking to you, and sitting up here among all these costly, breakable things!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's literature, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 21,469 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 224 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's literature — The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it appropriate and enjoyable for children. The story includes elements common to children's literature such as adventure, morality lessons, and easily identifiable characters.
- Adventure — The story of Dago involves journey and exploration, characteristics commonly associated with the adventure genre.
- Historical Fiction — The plot is set in a particular historical period and involves fictionalized characters and events from that era, which places it in the historical fiction genre.
Tags
historical fiction · Kentucky · Appalachia · frontier life · pioneer spirit · family saga · romance · adventure · coming of age · young adult · American literature · classic novel
Contents
- THIS IS THE STORY THAT DAGO TOLD TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON MONDAY
- WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON TUESDAY
- WHAT THE MIRROR-MONKEY HEARD ON WEDNESDAY
- THE TALE THE MIRROR-MONKEY HEARD ON THURSDAY
- WHAT DAGO TOLD ON FRIDAY
- WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON SATURDAY
- WHAT DAGO TOLD THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON SUNDAY
- DAGO BIDS FAREWELL TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY
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