The King of Oojee-Moojee
THE KING OF OOJEE-MOOJEE is a novel by Edgar Wallace that tells the story of a young man named John Smith who travels to Africa in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous political struggle between two rival tribes, and must use his wits and courage to survive. The book is known for its fast-paced action, colorful characters, and exotic setting.
By Edgar Wallace · First published 1920 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Humor · 749 words
First lines
We 'ave stowed our ammunition, we 'ave taken in our store, An' our very last instructions we 'ave 'ad by semy-fore; The Flagship's made a signal, 'We wish you all success,' An' we're off to Oojee-Moojee on the armoured cruiser 'Bess.'
_For the King of Oojee-Moojee_ _Is a-comin of 'is tricks,_ _'E's cheeked the English Consul,_ _An 'e's chucked 'is wooden bricks._ _'E won't do kindergarden,_ _An' 'e's done 'is lessons wrong; _ _Altogether Oojee-Moojee_ _Is a-comin' of it strong! _
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The King of Oojee-Moojee is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edgar Wallace, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edgar Wallace
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Humor, Children's Literature
- Length: 749 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative is driven by physical and daring exploits.
- Fantasy — The setting and characters involve magical and supernatural elements.
- Humor — The narrative employs comedic elements and situations.
- Children's Literature — The narrative is suitable and appealing to children.
Tags
adventure · mystery · fantasy · humor · children's literature · imagination · whimsical · narrative · fiction · exploration · friendship · animals