The Magic Fishbone: A Holiday Romance From The Pen Of Miss Alice Rainbird, Aged Seven (1911)

Dickens, Charles

ISBN 10: 1164145355 / ISBN 13: 9781164145356

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Magic Fishbone: A Holiday Romance From The Pen Of Miss Alice Rainbird, Aged Seven (1911)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1164145355
• ISBN 13: 9781164145356
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Pearse, Susan Beatrice
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Magic Fishbone is a holiday romance written by Charles Dickens under the pen name of Miss Alice Rainbird. The story follows the adventures of Princess Alicia, who lives in a kingdom ruled by her father, the King. Alicia is a kind and generous princess who is loved by all her subjects. However, one day, the King falls ill, and the only cure is a magic fishbone that can be found at the bottom of the sea.Alicia sets out on a perilous journey to find the fishbone, and along the way, she meets a variety of interesting characters, including a talking lobster, a giantess, and a mermaid. With their help, Alicia is able to retrieve the fishbone and save her father's life.The Magic Fishbone is a charming and whimsical tale that is perfect for children and adults alike. It is a heartwarming story of love, courage, and the power of friendship. Dickens' writing is engaging and entertaining, and the illustrations by F.D. Bedford add to the story's charm. Overall, The Magic Fishbone is a delightful holiday romance that is sure to capture the hearts of readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

Arguably one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens is the author of such literary masterpieces as A Tale of Two Cities (1859), A Christmas Carol (1843), David Copperfield (1850), and The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1839), among many others. Dickens' s indelible characters and timeless stories continue to resonate with readers around the world more than 130 years after his death. Dickens was born in 1812 and died in 1870.