The Cruise of the Noah's Ark

Name: The Cruise of the Noah's Ark
Author: David Cory

The Cruise of the Noah's Ark by David Cory is a novel that follows the adventures of a group of young people who embark on a journey aboard a replica of Noah's Ark. The story explores themes of faith, perseverance, and teamwork as the passengers face various challenges and obstacles during their voyage.

By David Cory · First published 1894 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy · 12 chapters · 19,040 words

First lines

A stands for Animal, Ant or Ape, Quite different in spelling as well as in shape.

"Oh, dear! " sighed Marjorie, "I'm tired of writing in this old copy book. What's the use of making the letters just like the copy, anyhow? Mother doesn't. Her capitals are very different."

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Work type: Novel
Author: David Cory
Date: 1894 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy, Fable
Length: 19,040 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 642 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Children's Literature — The book uses simple language, fun characters, and easy-to-follow plotlines that are typical of children's literature. The protagonists are children and animals, adding further to the genre.
Adventure — The story follows a journey on Noah's Ark, filled with various adventures and encounters, reminiscent of the adventure genre.
Fantasy — The story includes elements of fantasy such as talking animals, which is unrealistic and imaginative, making it fit into the genre of fantasy.
Fable — The book populates its world with anthropomorphic animal characters, a common trope in fables, and provides moral lessons through the narrative.