The Rocket Book by Peter Newell
The Rocket Book is a classic children's book written by Peter Newell in 1908. It tells the story of a young boy named Tom who builds a rocket and takes off on an exciting adventure. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a talking cat, a giant, and a mysterious wizard. Tom's journey takes him to the moon, where he discovers a strange and wonderful world. The Rocket Book is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of children. It is a delightful story of imagination and adventure that will captivate young readers. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is full of humor and excitement. It is a perfect book for bedtime stories or for reading aloud.
By Peter Newell · First published 1912 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 22 chapters · 1,235 words
First lines
When Fritz, the Janitor's bad kid, / Went snooping in the basement, / He found a rocket snugly hid / Beneath the window casement.
He struck a match with one fell swoop; / Then, on the concrete kneeling, / He lit the rocket and--she--oop! / It shot up through the ceiling.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Peter Newell
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Science Fiction
- Length: 1,235 words
- Structure: 22 chapters, 45 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The Rocket Book is a children's book written by Peter Newell, which follows the story of a rocket ship that takes a group of animals on a journey to the moon.
- Fantasy — The Rocket Book contains elements of fantasy, as it follows the journey of a rocket ship to the moon and the adventures the animals have while there.
- Adventure — The Rocket Book follows the adventures of a group of animals as they explore the moon in a rocket ship, making it an adventure story.
- Science Fiction — The Rocket Book contains elements of science fiction, as it follows the journey of a rocket ship to the moon and the adventures the animals have while there.
Tags
children's literature · illustrated book · adventure · imagination · creativity · space · rockets · science · engineering · playfulness · storytelling · interactive
Contents
- Chapter 1: The Basement
- Chapter 2: First Flat
- Chapter 3: Second Flat
- Chapter 4: Third Flat
- Chapter 5: Fourth Flat
- Chapter 6: Fifth Flat
- Chapter 7: Sixth Flat
- Chapter 8: Seventh Flat
- Chapter 9: Eighth Flat
- Chapter 10: Ninth Flat
- Chapter 11: Tenth Flat
- Chapter 12: Eleventh Flat
- Chapter 13: Twelfth Flat
- Chapter 14: Thirteenth Flat
- Chapter 15: Fourteenth Flat
- Chapter 16: Fifteenth Flat
- Chapter 17: Sixteenth Flat
- Chapter 18: Seventeenth Flat
- Chapter 19: Eighteenth Flat
- Chapter 20: Nineteenth Flat
- Chapter 21: Twentieth Flat
- Chapter 22: Top Flat