Bandit Jim Crow by L. Frank Baum

Name: Bandit Jim Crow
Author: L. Frank Baum

The story revolves around a bandit who steals food from the wealthy and gives it to the poor. He is eventually caught by the authorities but escapes with the help of his friends. The tale explores themes of social justice, morality, and the consequences of one's actions.

By L. Frank Baum · First published 1900 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fable, Fantasy · 8 chapters · 5,808 words

First lines

ONE day, when Twinkle's father was in the corn-field, he shot his gun at a flock of crows that were busy digging up, with their long bills, the kernels of corn he had planted. But Twinkle's father didn't aim very straight, for the birds screamed at the bang of the gun and quickly flew away -- all except one young crow that fluttered its wings, but couldn't rise into the air, and so began to run along the ground in an effort to escape.

The man chased the young crow, and caught it; and then he found that one of the little lead bullets had broken the right wing, although the bird seemed not to be hurt in any other way.

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Bandit Jim Crow is listed on Textopian as a novella by L. Frank Baum, dated 1900 CE.

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Work type: Novella
Author: L. Frank Baum
Date: 1900 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Fable, Fantasy, Adventure, Moral Tale
Length: 5,808 words
Structure: 8 chapters, 107 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Children's Literature — The narrative is aimed at a young audience, featuring a child protagonist and a talking animal, which are common elements in children's stories.
Fable — The story conveys moral lessons through the actions and consequences faced by the characters, particularly the themes of kindness and retribution.
Fantasy — The presence of anthropomorphized animals and a magical realism setting contributes to the fantastical elements of the story.
Adventure — The plot involves the journey and experiences of Jim Crow, including his interactions with other animals and his quest for freedom.