Frank R. Stockton
Frank Richard Stockton was an American writer and humorist, best known today for a series of innovative children's fairy tales that were widely popular during the last decades of the 19th century.
The Captain's Toll-Gate
At a countryside toll-gate, a spirited young woman adjusts to a slower pace of life and stirs up the local community.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Lost Dryad
Banished from her home by a storm, a tree spirit's quest for a new oak tree leads to magical mayhem, unexpected friendships, and newfound love in a charming village.
By Frank R. Stockton
Pomona's Travels A Series of Letters to the Mistress of Rudder Grange from her Former Handmaiden
Witness a former handmaiden's hilarious escapades as she navigates the curious customs of England and Scotland, sharing her whimsical observations in a series of witty letters.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Magic Egg, and Other Stories
In a world where illusion and reality blur, a young man's magic show captivates an audience, but his deception threatens to unravel his relationships.
By Frank R. Stockton
Ting-a-ling
A princess's love for a captured prince is aided by a mischievous fairy, sparking a magical journey filled with adventure.
By Frank R. Stockton
Rudder Grange
A newly married couple's dream of domestic bliss turns hilariously unconventional when they decide to make a canal boat their home, only to have their lives complicated by an unexpected boarder.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales
An isolated beekeeper's peaceful existence shatters upon discovering he was magically transformed, launching him on a quest for his true identity and self-acceptance.
By Frank R. Stockton
Fanciful tales
An aging piper's life takes a magical turn with the help of a tree spirit, but with unexpected consequences in tow.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Story of Viteau
In a shattered medieval landscape of knights and nobles, two brothers must navigate looming dangers and their own destinies as whispers if religious persecution begin to stir.
By Frank R. Stockton
What Might Have Been Expected
Two children embark on imaginative money-making adventures to save their elderly friend from losing her home.
By Frank R. Stockton
A Bicycle of Cathay
A detached schoolteacher's cycling vacation turns into an emotional journey of connection and belonging after chance encounters with interesting women and unexpected acts of kindness.
By Frank R. Stockton
Kate Bonnet: The Romance of a Pirate's Daughter
When a proper young lady's father becomes a pirate, she must choose between her familiar life and a thrilling adventure on the high seas.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Associate Hermits
When a newly married couple decides to skip the honeymoon, the bride's parents comically take their place in a secluded camp, bringing along an unexpected guest for fun to ensue.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Lady, or the Tiger?
** In a land ruled by a king whose decisions are mercilessly final, a man's destiny hangs in the balance as he gambles between love and death, with a princess holding the keys.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Adventures of Captain Horn
After shipwrecking on a desolate coast, a captain must lead his vulnerable passengers through treacherous landscapes, facing ruthless brigands and mysterious locals in a desperate quest for survival.
By Frank R. Stockton
Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy
Get ready for a series of wondrous journeys where fact and fantasy intertwine, offering both knowledge and excitement.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Dusantes A Sequel to "The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine"
Stranded travelers battle treacherous landscapes and unravel island mysteries as they journey back to society and uncover the Dusantes' secrets.
By Frank R. Stockton
Mrs. Cliff's Yacht
A widowed millionaire wrestles with newfound wealth, hoping to return home and maintain her old life without letting money change who she is or how she connects with her friends.
By Frank R. Stockton
The Vizier of the Two-Horned Alexander
A man who claims to be over 3,000 years old recounts his incredible life story, filled with adventure, love, and historical events, as he navigates the challenges of immortality and identity.
By Frank R. Stockton
The young master of Hyson Hall
Left in charge of a grand estate, a young boy's life takes an adventurous turn as he balances responsibility with his curious spirit and the challenges of managing a household.
By Frank R. Stockton