Davy and the Goblin What Followed Reading 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'

"Davy and the Goblin" by Charles E. Carryl is a late 1800s children's fantasy story that tells of a boy named Davy who meets a strange goblin on Christmas Eve, sparking an adventure into a world of make-believe. It's a lighthearted story about imagination, similar to other popular children's stories from that time. The book starts with Davy finding a goblin who says he'll take Davy on a "Believing Voyage," but only after scolding Davy for not believing in magical creatures; encouraged by a toy soldier, Davy says yes, and the room changes as they begin their trip on a magic clock. The story uses humor and adventure as Davy meets odd people and faces fun problems, promising a trip full of surprises and funny moments.