The Missing Prince

Farrow, G. E. (George Edward), 1866-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 168K words
Chapters: 17

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Missing Prince by G. E. FarrowAuthor: Farrow, G. E. (George Edward), 1866-,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Apr 1, 2014

Editor's review

This is a public-domain English children's book from Project Gutenberg, written by G. E. Farrow. Its PZ classification (juvenile literature) indicates a narrative work for young readers, typically built around the classic motif of a missing prince and the adventure of searching for him. The advantages of a public-domain e-book are that it is free, fully searchable, and easy for teachers to print or excerpt for classroom use. It is not a contemporary best-selling children's book but rather a freely usable literary archive: suitable for readers curious about early English children's fiction and as extensive reading material for English learners. Don't expect modern pacing; instead, notice the narrative voice, character design, and period markers, and treat it as a small window onto the evolution of children's literature rather than a "must-read."

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers who enjoy classic adventure and prince-rescue themes
English learners who need free extensive reading material
English teachers who want to bring public-domain children's book excerpts into the classroom
General readers interested in early English children's literature

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer fast-paced contemporary narratives with strong twists
Beginners with little English reading experience who need line-by-line annotations
Readers seeking in-depth biographical and scholarly material on the author and work

Reading tips

Read the first two chapters to gauge language difficulty and narrative pace, then decide whether to read closely or extensively.
Keep a vocabulary notebook, recording only high-frequency words that recur, to avoid interrupting reading by looking up every word.
Read alongside a modern fairy tale on the same theme and compare how the "missing prince" motif is handled differently.
For classroom use, excerpt a dialogue or scene and have students rewrite or continue it.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English beginners to read directly?

Not really for zero-beginners or elementary readers. It is an early English children's work with period-specific sentence patterns and vocabulary, lacking the annotations and simplification of modern graded readers. It is better suited to learners with some English reading foundation who can finish a short story independently with a dictionary, or to teachers who select excerpts to read with students.

What are the practical advantages of the Project Gutenberg edition?

Project Gutenberg provides free electronic texts, usually available for online reading, download in plain text or e-book formats, and full-text search. This means readers can freely copy excerpts for study notes or classroom teaching without worrying about borrowing periods, making it suitable for repeated browsing and excerpting.

What can usually be gained from a "missing prince" story?

Such stories often revolve around hidden identity, retrieval, and growth. Readers can focus on how characters are recognized in unfamiliar environments and how they rely on others to achieve their goals. Notice how the author handles kingship, courage, and cleverness, and the period background these ideas reflect, rather than just following the plot to its conclusion.

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About the author

Farrow, G. E. (George Edward), 1866- Author

George Edward Farrow (1866–) was a British writer of children's literature. Public information about him is limited, and few details of his life survive. Seven of his works are held in the collection: Adventures in Wallypug-Land, The Missing Prince, Absurd Ditties, Dick, Marjorie and Fidge: A Search for the Wonderful Dodo, The Wallypug in London, The Jungle Baby, and The Mysterious Shin Shira. These are mainly children's novels, with some humorous verse, and most revolve around imaginary lands, eccentric characters, and children's adventures. The "Wallypug," recurring in several titles, is among his better-known creations. Farrow's writing is fanciful and playful in tone, engaging young readers through absurd plots and light, easy prose. He holds a modest place in British children's literature of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and has had some influence on later fantasy writing for children.