In Camp With A Tin Soldier

By John Kendrick Bangs

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A young boy's curiosity leads him into a painting where he joins a tin soldier colonel to capture a mischievous creature, resulting in a fantastical and humorous adventure.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Literature Fiction

Released

2010-11-28

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Summary

"In Camp With A Tin Soldier" by John Kendrick Bangs is a delightful children's tale from the late 1800s, where a boy named Jimmieboy starts an amazing adventure with tin soldiers and a strange being called the Parallelopipedon. The story is packed with fun language and unbelievable ideas perfect for sparking a kid's imagination. When Jimmieboy hears soldiers and drums, his curiosity pulls him into a magical painting. There, he meets the Colonel of the tin soldiers. Together, they set off on a quest to catch the troublemaking Parallelopipedon. Dressed in a military uniform, Jimmieboy's journey is full of silly moments, and Bangs expertly mixes innocence and humor in a world where anything is possible.