Publisher's Synopsis
The Giant Scissors by Annie Fellows Johnston is a classic children's book that tells the story of a young girl named Joyce who lives with her wealthy aunt in New York City. Joyce is fascinated by a pair of giant scissors that her aunt keeps in her sewing room, and she longs to use them to cut out a dress for herself.When Joyce's aunt goes away on a trip, Joyce decides to take matters into her own hands and sneaks into the sewing room to use the scissors. But when she accidentally cuts off a lock of her hair, she realizes that the scissors have magical powers that can make her wishes come true.As Joyce begins to experiment with the scissors, she discovers that they can bring both joy and trouble into her life. She uses them to create beautiful dresses, make her friends happy, and even help her aunt's business. But she also learns that the scissors can be dangerous if used carelessly, and that sometimes the things we wish for are not what we really need.The Giant Scissors is a charming and imaginative tale that teaches children about the power of imagination, the importance of responsibility, and the value of learning from our mistakes. With its engaging story, lovable characters, and timeless themes, it remains a beloved classic of children's literature.1898. Annie Fellows Johnston was a celebrated author of children's and juvenile fiction. She is best known for the Little Colonel series, a semi- biographical opus of 13 novels dealing with the aristocracy of old Kentucky, particularly the story of a young girl, who came to be known as the little Colonel because of her bully mannerisms. Contents: In the Pear-Tree; A New Fairy Tale; Behind the Great Gate; A Letter and Meeting; A Thanksgiving Barbecue; Joyce Plays Ghost; Old Number Thirty-One; Christmas Plans and an Accident; A Great Discovery; and Christmas. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
