Davy and the Goblin
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Parents and teachers choosing English fantasy stories for children
- General readers interested in nineteenth-century children's literature
- English learners needing free original English e-texts
- Literature enthusiasts studying early children's fantasy fiction
Not a good fit for
- Readers expecting contemporary fast-paced fantasy
- Beginners with weak English unable to read original chapter books
Reading tips
- Read through once for the story, then return to the dialogue and humorous passages.
- For parent-child reading, read aloud in sections and have the child retell Davy's adventures.
- Mark unfamiliar expressions and look them up together after finishing a chapter.
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About the author
Charles E. Carryl (1841–1920) was an American writer. Public information about him is limited, and his work consists mainly of children's fantasy novels and humorous verse. He wrote the children's fantasy novel Davy and the Goblin, as well as The Admiral's Caravan, which is likewise a fantasy. His writing is marked by whimsical imagination, lively narration, and a humorous tone, often blending children's adventure with absurd and entertaining fantastical elements. Although few records of his life survive, these two works alone have earned him a place in children's literature, making him a name worth mentioning in American children's fantasy of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Two of his works are held in this collection.
