Ormon the Gulfer

Ormon the Gulfer is a story about a young boy who lives in a small village in the middle of a vast forest. He is an orphan, and his only friend is a mysterious creature called a Gulfer. The Gulfer is a magical creature that can grant wishes, but only if Ormon can prove himself worthy. Ormon embarks on a quest to prove himself, and along the way he meets a variety of strange and wonderful creatures. He also discovers the truth about the Gulfer and the secrets of the forest. In the end, Ormon must make a difficult decision that will determine the fate of the forest and its inhabitants.

By John Arthur Barry · First published 1911 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature · 5 chapters · 12,212 words

First lines

'Well, I reckon the claim's about worked out. Only a patch after all.

What do you think? Not that that matters much.'

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Ormon the Gulfer is listed on Textopian as a novel by John Arthur Barry, dated 1911 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: John Arthur Barry
• Date: 1911 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Children's Literature, Romance
• Length: 12,212 words
• Structure: 5 chapters, 354 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a fantastical setting and characters, likely involving magical elements.
• Adventure — The title of the book suggests a journey or quest, likely involving exciting and dangerous elements.
• Children's Literature — The title of the book suggests a story that is appropriate for children, likely involving themes of morality and friendship.
• Romance — The title of the book suggests a story that involves romantic relationships, likely involving themes of love and heartbreak.

Tags

fantasy · adventure · magic · mythical creatures · hero's journey · quest · friendship · betrayal · courage · imagination · world-building · sword and sorcery

Contents

• Chapter 1: On Wild Horse Creek
• Chapter 2: In a Tight Place
• Chapter 3: Shahbaz Khan
• Chapter 4: Mr Sinclair and His Servant
• Chapter 5: The Wreck of the 'ulundi.'

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• The League of Ancient Mariners (1906)
• The Passage of the Palmetto (1899)
• The Ship and Her Master (1904)
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• The Pilot Service of Port Jackson (1902)
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