Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo

The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo by John Bennett is a delightful collection of seventeen whimsical poems and short stories that transport readers into a world of imagination and wonder. From the curious journey of a magical pigtail in the titular tale to the comical escapades in "The Astonishing Story of the Caliph's Clock," each story is a gem of fantasy and folklore.

Meet memorable characters like Ye Lily Maiden and the little Taylor-Boye, the Fool who was willing to trade everything for happiness, and Little Peter who bravely faces a towering giant. Revel in the clever wit of "A Jest of Little John" and the playful mischief of "The Merry Pieman and the Don's Daughter."

This collection, rich with moral lessons and playful language, also introduces readers to the peculiar origins of feline purring, the adventures of "The Persian Columbus," and the merry tale of "How It All Ended." Ideal for readers of all ages, John Bennett’s stories blend humor, wit, and a touch of magic, making The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo a timeless treasure of enchanting storytelling.

Table of Contents:

• The Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo
• The Astonishing Story of the Caliph's Clock
• Ye Lily Mayden and Ye Lyttel Taylor-Boye
• The Story of the Fool Who Was Willing
• The Proud Miss O'Haggin
• Abijah's Fourth of July
• Little Peter and the Giant
• A Jest of Little John
• The Land of the Impossible
• The Cat, The Cow, the Dog, and the Dairymaid
• The Persian Columbus
• The Barber of Sari-Ann
• Fritz the Master-Fiddler
• Ben Ali the Egyptian
• Granger Grind and Farmer Mellow
• How Cats Came to Purr
• Ye Ballad of Scullion Jack
• Hans the Otherwise
• Ye Olde Tyme Tayle
• The Merry Pieman and the Don's Daughter
• The Basket
• How It All Ended