The Water-Babies by Charles Kingsley

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By Cynthia Morris Posted on Dec 23, 2025
In Category - Adventure
Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875 Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875
English
"The Water-Babies" by Charles Kingsley is a children's novel written in 1862–1863. When young chimney sweep Tom falls into a river and transforms into a "water-baby," he begins a moral education in an underwater world. Guided by mystical fairies with peculiar names, Tom embarks on adventures alongside other water-babies, learning lessons about righ...
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fairy tale blends Christian redemption with social critique and satirical support for Darwin's evolutionary theories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jackson Perez
1 week ago

My professor recommended this and the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. It was exactly what I needed right now.

Carol Young
5 months ago

It took me a while to start, but the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. A true masterpiece of its kind.

Liam Johnson
3 months ago

As someone who reads a lot, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. A valuable addition to my digital library.

Donna Moore
5 months ago

I stumbled upon this by accident and the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.

Jackson Moore
2 months ago

A fantastic discovery, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. Worth every second of your time.

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4.5 out of 5 (5 User reviews )

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