Frank R. Stockton Series

Frank Stockton was an American writer and humorist, celebrated for his innovative children's fairy tales that captivated readers in the late 19th century. He deliberately eschewed the didactic moralizing prevalent in children's stories of his era. Instead, Stockton employed clever humor to gently critique human foibles such as greed, violence, and the abuse of power. His fantastic characters' adventures unfolded in a charming, matter-of-fact style that made his work uniquely appealing.