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The City Curious

1920

Jean de Boschère

The City Curious

The City Curious

Jean de Boschère

1920

Adventure, Children & Young Adult Reading, Humour, Novels

Translated by F. Tennyson (Fryniwyd Tennyson) Jesse

'The City Curious' is a whimsical children's fantasy novel by Jean de Boschère, first published in 1920. The story follows Smaly and his wife Redy as they embark on a fantastical quest to find three little girls to fill their charming home. Their journey takes them through a surreal land filled with comical creatures and delightful sweets, where they encounter absurd scenarios and humorous challenges, showcasing the author's rich imagination and humor.

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''The City Curious'' by Jean de Boschère is a whimsical children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story ce...

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Smaly and Redy set forth in search of three little girls and end up in a strange land populated with strange people most...

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