Synopsis
A curious boy, a clever invention, and a hopeful journey skyward. This playful verse tells the story of Darius Green, a fourteen-year-old with a dream of sailing the azure as surely as ships sail the sea. His secret tools and patient tinkering grow into a grand machine, built in a loft above the family farm.
The book blends humor, imagination, and old‑fashioned ingenuity. It follows a determined young inventor, his loyal siblings, and a town of onlookers who wonder if a wax‑winged dream can truly take flight. Though plans face a comical crash, the tale keeps the tone light, warm, and entertaining for readers who love curiosity and invention.
What you’ll experience
- A charming, rhymed adventure about invention, risk, and learning from mistakes.
- Vivid scenes of a boy’s workshop, quirky gadgets, and an earnest quest to conquer the skies.
- Playful humor that lands a gentle moral about knowing one’s limits.
- Energetic family dynamics and a festive Fourth of July backdrop.
Ideal for readers of classic American children’s tales and light verse about curiosity and invention.
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Darius Green and His Flying-Machine (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating and humorous poem that tells the tale of Darius Green, a young man driven by his ambition to fly. Green's unwavering determination leads him to construct a peculiar flying machine, but his maiden flight unexpectedly ends in disaster. The author cleverly weaves the story with wry observations on human nature, the pursuit of dreams, and the importance of accepting one's limitations. Through Darius's misadventures, this classic American poem explores themes of innovation, failure, and the timeless human desire to soar above the ordinary. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334157868_0
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Darius Green and His FlyingMachine Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334157868
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Darius Green and His FlyingMachine Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334157868
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