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""Littlle Peachling"" is a classic retelling of the beloved Japanese folk tale of Momotar?, the boy born from a peach. Written by the renowned storyteller Georgene Faulkner, this narrative follows the journey of a miraculous child discovered by an elderly couple. As he grows into a brave young man, ""Littlle Peachling"" embarks on a heroic quest to the Island of the Ogres to rid the land of those who cause suffering. Along his path, he encounters and befriends a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant, who join him in his mission. This work stands as a significant piece of early 20th-century children's literature, bridging Eastern folklore with Western audiences. The story emphasizes themes of bravery, loyalty, and the power of cooperation. Faulkner's engaging prose makes the legendary exploits of Momotar? accessible and exciting, preserving the cultural richness of the original legend. Ideal for readers interested in world mythology and traditional fairy tales, ""Littlle Peachling"" continues to be a celebrated example of cross-cultural storytelling that highlights the universal appeal of the hero's journey. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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