Phoebe Daring by L. Frank Baum
The story revolves around Phoebe Daring, a young girl who lives with her aunt and uncle on a farm. She possesses exceptional courage and resourcefulness, often helping those in need. When her uncle falls ill, Phoebe takes charge of the farm and proves herself to be an effective manager.
By L. Frank Baum · First published 1905 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 26 chapters · 71,856 words
First lines
"It's a shame! " cried Becky Daring, indignantly shaking her scraggly red locks for emphasis.
"So say we all of us," observed her brother Don in matter-of-fact tones. "But that won't help it, Beck."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L. Frank Baum
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Humor
- Length: 71,856 words
- Structure: 26 chapters, 1,612 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is primarily aimed at a young audience, featuring themes and characters that resonate with children.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements and imaginative scenarios that are characteristic of the genre.
- Adventure — The plot involves exploration and exciting journeys, typical of adventure stories.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist experiences personal growth and development throughout the story.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Romance · Coming-of-age · Young Adult · Historical Fiction · American Literature · Classic Novel · Female Protagonist · Social Commentary · Morality Tale · Self-Discovery
Contents
- How Toby Clark Lost his Job
- How Mrs. Ritchie Demanded her Property
- How the Darings Planned
- How Phoebe Became Worried
- How Phoebe Interviewed the Lawyer
- How Toby Came to Grief
- How Toby Found a Friend
- How Phoebe Conspired
- How Phoebe Played Detective
- How the Marching Club was Organized
- How the Club Received a Donation
- How the Governor Arrived
- How Toby Saw the Great Man
- How the Constable Argued his Case
- How the Band Played
- How Mrs. Ritchie Chided her Lawyer
- How Phoebe Surprised a Secret
- How Mr. Spaythe Confessed
- How Toby Clark Faced Ruin
- How Phoebe Defended the Helpless
- How Phoebe Telegraphed the Governor
- How Sam Parsons Explained
- How a Wrong Looked Right
- How the Mystery Cleared
- How Toby won his Heritage
- How Phoebe's Conspiracy Triumphed
More by L. Frank Baum
- The Enchanted Buffalo (1919)
- The Tigers Eye: A Jungle Fairy Tale (1902)
- A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1902)
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900)
- Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead (1906)
- The Marvelous Powder of Life (1905)
- The Flight of the Fugitives (1907)
- Tip Makes an Experiment in Magic (1903)
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