The Nine Tiny Piglets
This work is a children's story about nine tiny piglets who are born to a mother pig. The piglets are threatened by a hungry wolf and must use their unique skills to evade him.
By L. Frank Baum · First published 1904 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure · 2,608 words
First lines
After breakfast Ozma announced that she had ordered a holiday to be observed throughout the Emerald City, in honor of her visitors. The people had learned that their old Wizard had returned to them and all were anxious to see him again, for he had always been a rare favorite. So first there was to be a grand procession through the streets, after which the little old man was requested to perform some of his wizardries in the great Throne Room of the palace. In the afternoon there were to be games and races.
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The Nine Tiny Piglets is listed on Textopian as a short story by L. Frank Baum, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: L. Frank Baum
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Adventure, Humor, Fairy Tale
- Length: 2,608 words
- Structure: 1 section, 45 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative is set in a magical land with fantastical creatures and events, characteristic of the fantasy genre.
- Children's Literature — The story features whimsical characters and moral lessons suitable for a young audience.
- Adventure — The characters engage in various activities and competitions, embodying the spirit of adventure.
- Humor — The interactions and situations often contain comedic elements, appealing to readers' sense of humor.
Tags
Children's Literature · Fantasy · Fable · Animal Fiction · Piglets · Farm Animals · Magic Realism · Whimsy · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Coming of Age
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)
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