Dotty Dimple's Flyaway (1870)

Dotty Dimple's Flyaway is a children's novel written by Sophie May and first published in 1870. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Dotty Dimple, who is known for her mischievous behavior and tendency to get into trouble. One day, Dotty decides to take a ride on a hot air balloon, but things quickly go awry when she is blown off course and ends up stranded in the woods. With the help of some friendly animals, including a wise old owl and a mischievous squirrel, Dotty must find her way back home and learn some valuable lessons along the way. The book is filled with charming illustrations and is a classic example of Victorian-era children's literature. It has been praised for its engaging storytelling, relatable characters, and timeless themes of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.