Half-Hours with Jimmieboy by John Kendrick Bangs

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Author Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922
Illustrator Johnson, Charles Howard, 1868?-1896
Illustrator Newell, Peter, 1862-1924
Illustrator Richards, J. T.
Illustrator Ver Beck, Frank, 1858-1933
Title Half-Hours with Jimmieboy
Contents Christmas Eve at Jimmieboy's -- The dwarf and the dude giant -- Jimmieboy's dream poetry -- A subterranean mutiny -- Jimmieboy in the library -- Jimmieboy's snowman -- The Bicyclopædia Bird -- Giant the Jack killer -- Jimmieboy and the fireworks -- Jimmieboy's photograph -- Jimmieboy and the blank-book -- Jimmieboy and the comet -- Jimmieboy and Jack Frost -- Jimmieboy and the gas-stove -- In the heart of Frostland -- The end of the story.
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Summary "Half-Hours with Jimmieboy" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The book features a young boy named Jimmieboy who embarks on whimsical adventures filled with imaginative encounters, particularly focusing on themes of childhood wonder and the joy of giving, especially around the Christmas season. The opening of "Half-Hours with Jimmieboy" introduces us to Jimmieboy's Christmas Eve, where he grapples with disappointment over not receiving a coveted velocipede from Santa Claus due to chimney size constraints. As he tries to sleep, he unexpectedly meets Santa Claus and his assistant Marmy, leading to a delightful adventure where he is invited to help deliver toys to other children. Jimmieboy's selflessness shines through when he chooses to leave his own toys for a sick child and a group of orphans, reflecting the book's emphasis on the joy of giving and the heartwarming magic of Christmas. This charming narrative sets the tone for Jimmieboy's imaginative escapades throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fantasy literature
Subject Short stories, American
Subject Children's stories, American
Subject Boys -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 39757
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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