The Kite That Went to the Moon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "The Kite That Went to the Moon" |
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| Author | Evelyn Sharp |
| Country | Britain |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Children's literature |
| Published in | The Other Side of the Sun |
| Publisher | John Lane |
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| Publication date | 1900 |
"The Kite That Went to the Moon" is a fun children's story written by Evelyn Sharp. It came out in 1900 as part of a book of short stories called The Other Side of the Sun.
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Story Summary
This story is about a young boy named Jerry. He built the biggest kite in his village. His friend, Chubby, who was the woodcutter's daughter, helped him. She painted a moon and stars on the kite. Jerry was very proud of his creation.
The Kite's First Flight
Jerry wanted his kite to fly all the way to the moon. He took it to a field during the day. All the other kids watched as he tried to fly it. But the kite just wouldn't go up! Jerry felt sad and embarrassed when the children laughed. He went to find Chubby.
A Quest for Answers
Together, Jerry and Chubby decided to find out why the kite wouldn't fly. They took the kite and walked deep into the woods. Chubby got very hungry. Jerry went to look for food for her.
He met a magical man who had a sack filled with everything in the world. Jerry asked for something for Chubby to eat. The man gave him a special cake. This cake tasted like whatever the person eating it liked best. Plus, it refilled itself every time you took a bite!
Meeting Magical Creatures
When Jerry returned to Chubby, they found the kite was gone. It was dark now, and night had begun. Suddenly, a magical creature called a wymp appeared. The wymp explained why the kite didn't fly earlier. It was daytime, and the moon wasn't out!
Jerry asked the wymp if it could take them to the moon to find his kite. The wymp agreed to help them.
Journey to the Moon
The two children and the wymp rode a comet up to the moon. There, they found Jerry's kite. They also met the beautiful and shimmering Lady of the Moon. The wymp quickly disappeared because it was scared of her.
The Lady of the Moon was not happy that the children had entered her home. She told them they needed to leave. Before the moon set, Jerry and Chubby rode the kite back home. They showed everyone in the village that the kite really could fly! The kite then returned to the sky and became a comet forever.
Main Characters
There are four main characters in "The Kite That Went to the Moon." Each one plays an important part in Jerry and Chubby's adventure.
- Jerry: He is a young boy who built the biggest kite in his village. He dreams of flying his kite to the moon.
- Chubby: She is the daughter of the woodcutter and Jerry's good friend. She helped Jerry by painting the moon and stars on his kite.
- The Wymp: This is a magical creature that Jerry and Chubby meet in the woods. The wymp tells them why the kite didn't fly. It also helps them travel to the moon.
- The Lady of the Moon: She is a powerful and shining figure who lives on the moon. She is strict but fair. She is not pleased when Jerry and Chubby visit her home.
About the Author
The author of "The Kite That Went to the Moon" was Evelyn Sharp. She was born on August 4, 1869. She was the ninth of eleven children in her family.
During her life, Evelyn Sharp worked as a journalist. She also taught part-time. She was a very busy writer. By the time she passed away in 1955, she had published over 30 books! Some of her other well-known books include All the Way to Fairyland (1898) and The Making of a Pring (1897).
When and Where it Was Published
"The Kite That Went to the Moon" was written in 1899. It was first published in 1900. The story appeared in a book of fairy tales called The Other Side of the Sun. This book was published by John Lane at The Bodley Head in London and New York.
- Sharp, Evelyn. The Other Side of the Sun: Fairy Stories. London, John Lane, 1900. Print. pg 163–188.
