The Folk of the Faraway Tree facts for kids
First edition cover by Dorothy M. Wheeler
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| Author | Enid Blyton |
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| Illustrator | various over the years |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Faraway Tree |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | George Newnes (1946) |
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Publication date
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1946 |
| Preceded by | The Magic Faraway Tree |
| Followed by | Up the Faraway Tree |
The Folk of the Faraway Tree is an exciting children's book by Enid Blyton. It's the third story in her popular Faraway Tree series. This book was first printed in 1946 after appearing in magazines.
In this adventure, the main characters, Joe, Beth, and Frannie, introduce a new friend named Connie to the amazing Faraway Tree. Connie is the daughter of their mother's friend. She meets all the magical friends who live in the tree, like Silky, Moon-Face, and Saucepan Man.
At first, Connie doesn't believe that such a magical place could exist. She is very curious and likes to snoop around, which earns her the nickname 'Curious Connie'. But by the end of the book, she loves the Faraway Tree and is sad to leave.
Contents
Exploring the Magical Lands
The Faraway Tree is special because its top branches reach into different magical lands. These lands change all the time, bringing new adventures for the children. Here are some of the lands they visit in this book:
The Land of Marvels
This land is full of amazing and surprising things. You might find a cat that can tell your future or a ladder that seems to go on forever! Connie visits this land and gets into a bit of trouble. She even slaps the fortune-telling cat, which leads to a rescue by Moon-Face on the endless ladder.
The Land of Giants
This is the land where Jack's beanstalk leads! It's home to huge giants. The children, along with Saucepan Man, Silky, and Moon-Face, travel through this land to help Connie.
Nursery Rhyme Land
Imagine a place where all your favorite nursery rhyme characters live! That's Nursery Rhyme Land. The children visit Miss Muffet here. They even have to save Saucepan Man from her spider!
The Land of Dame Slap
(In newer books, this is called Dame Snap.) This land has a school run by Dame Slap for naughty pixies and fairies. The friends go to visit Mrs. Saucepan, who is Saucepan Man's mother. But they get caught by Dame Slap!
The Land of Tea Parties
This is a delightful place perfect for having tea parties. It even has rabbits who work as waiters! This land is connected to Dame Slap's Land. The children and their friends celebrate Mrs. Saucepan's birthday here.
The Land of Know-Alls
In this land, there's a special hill with three doors. Each door leads to a different 'know-all' who can answer any question you have. People visit this land when they want to find out secrets or learn new things.
Other Mysterious Lands
- The Land of Secrets
- The Land of Enchantments
- The Land of Treats
Connie's Adventures and Mischief
Joe, Beth, and Frannie have Connie stay with them because her mother is unwell. Connie is a bit bossy and doesn't believe in magic at all. She says the Enchanted Wood and the Faraway Tree are silly. She even calls their friends like Moon-Face and Saucepan Man "stupid" or "mad." The children get upset because she's being rude about their magical friends.
Even though Connie causes some trouble, they have many exciting times together. For example, when she goes to the Land of Marvels, she climbs the Ladder That Has No Top. Moon-Face has to rescue her from up high!
Later, in the Land of Secrets, Connie listens in on someone else's secret. This makes Mrs. Hidden take away her voice! The children then have to work hard to get it back for her. Luckily, the Land of Enchantments appears after the Land of Secrets moves on, helping them.
Connie's third big mistake happens when she confuses Dame Slap (or Snap) with Mrs. Saucepan. Mrs. Saucepan is the cook at Dame Slap's school. Because of Connie's mix-up, everyone except Frannie and Beth gets stuck at Dame Slap's school! They even have to help in the kitchen. Luckily, Saucepan Man arrives and rescues them all. By the end, Connie learns to love the magic of the Faraway Tree.
