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§Author· 1 book

Charles Kingsley

Church of England priest, novelist, professor, historian (<a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Kingsley>more</a>).

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Cover of The water-babies by Charles Kingsley

The water-babies

Charles Kingsley, 1863
12 ratings

§ About Charles Kingsley's books

Books on SansFiction
1
Published
1863
Average rating
3.1 / 5 across 12 ratings
Genres
Adventure, Children, Fairy Tales, Young Adult

The book: The water-babies (1863)

Tom, an ill-treated chimney-boy, jumps into a cool stream to clean the soot off himself, and becomes a water baby, cleaner and happier than he has ever been, in a fairy world under river and sea. Meeting beautiful and frightening creatures, Tom travels to the Other-End-of-Nowhere on an unforgettable voyage of discovery.

Common questions about Charles Kingsley

Who is Charles Kingsley?
Church of England priest, novelist, professor, historian (<a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CharlesKingsley>more</a>).
What is Charles Kingsley best known for?
Charles Kingsley is best known for The water-babies, published in 1863 with 12 ratings and a 3.1 average. It is the most-rated of Charles Kingsley's books on SansFiction.
What genres does Charles Kingsley write?
Charles Kingsley's books on SansFiction are tagged Adventure, Children, Fairy Tales and Young Adult.

Explore: Adventure · Children · Fairy Tales · Young Adult