The Slant Book by Peter Newell
The Slant Book is a classic children's book by Peter Newell, first published in 1908. It tells the story of a young boy named Tom who discovers a mysterious book with slanted pages. As he reads the book, he finds himself transported to a strange world filled with odd creatures and adventures. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of imagination. The book is filled with whimsical illustrations and clever rhymes that make it a timeless classic.
By Peter Newell · First published 1910 · Genre: Humor, Children's Literature, Poetry · 1,210 words
First lines
Where Bobby lives there is a hill-- / A hill so steep and high, / 'Twould fill the bill for Jack and Jill / Their famous act to try
Once Bobby's Go-cart broke away / And down this hill it kited. / The careless Nurse screamed in dismay / But Bobby was delighted
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The Slant Book is listed on Textopian as a short story by Peter Newell, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Peter Newell
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Children's Literature, Poetry, Illustration
- Length: 1,210 words
- Structure: 1 section, 45 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The Slant Book is a collection of humorous poems and illustrations by Peter Newell.
- Children's Literature — The Slant Book is a collection of poems and illustrations intended for children.
- Poetry — The Slant Book is a collection of humorous poems by Peter Newell.
- Illustration — The Slant Book contains illustrations by Peter Newell.
Tags
illustration · children's literature · creativity · imagination · visual storytelling · playfulness · whimsy · art · design · interactive · narrative · surrealism