A young chimney sweep enters a magical waterworld where he meets creatures that teach him the difference between right and wrong. Delightful characters such as Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby will enchant today's young readers just as they did well over a century ago. A lavish edition of a children's classic. 32 illustrations.
The Marvellous Land of Snergs by E. A. Wyke-Smith, George Morrow Tolkien called this forgotten classic a "sourcebook" for The Hobbit. The beguiling tale has everything: runaway orphans, an evil witch, kings, knights, and a lovable, table-high Snerg named Gorbo. 51 black-and-white illustrations.