The Admiral's Caravan facts for kids
First edition cover of The Admiral's Caravan
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| Author | Charles E. Carryl |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy novel, Parody |
| Publisher | The Century Co. |
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Publication date
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1892 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 140 |
The Admiral's Caravan is a fun fantasy novel written by Charles E. Carryl. It was first published in 1892 by The Century Company in New York. This book is a special kind of story because it was inspired by the famous Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
The story first appeared in parts, like a TV show, in a children's magazine called St Nicholas. This started in 1891, before the whole book came out.
What is The Admiral's Caravan About?
This exciting book tells the story of a young girl named Dorothy. On Christmas Eve, she goes on an amazing journey. Her companions are three wooden statues that magically come to life! Imagine going on an adventure with living statues!
The Story's Inspiration
The Admiral's Caravan is one of many books that copied the style of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. These types of books are called "imitations" or "pastiches." They try to capture the same magical and sometimes silly feeling that Lewis Carroll's books have.
Meet the Author and Artist
The author, Charles E. Carryl, loved the world of Alice. He even wrote another book inspired by it in 1885. That book was called Davy and the Goblin.
The beautiful pictures inside The Admiral's Caravan were drawn by Reginald Bathurst Birch. His line drawings help bring Dorothy's magical journey to life for readers.
