The Mary Frances Story Book; or, Adventures Among the Story People

"The Mary Frances Story Book; or, Adventures Among the Story People" by Jane Eayre Fryer, is a heart warming collection of children's tales from the early 1900s. It centers around a young girl named Mary Frances, who takes an amazing trip to Story Island, meeting magical story people and tackling themes of honesty, courage, and compassion. The book's main goal is to spark kids' imaginations and teach them important life lessons through fun and exciting stories. Mary Frances starts out wanting to find a magical island made of stories. While sitting near a river feeling sad, she talks to a dolphin who can talk and tells her how to get to the island, but only if she helps him get some drink. After giving the dolphin water and getting a "ticket," she gets on a cute ship called The Good Ferry and starts her adventure. These beginning chapters create a happy mood and bring in elements of magic and adventure that will happen throughout her journey, promising many exciting experiences and fun characters along the way.