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The Runaway Equator, and the Strange Adventures of a Little Boy in Pursuit of It

by Lilian Bell

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About This Book

First published in 1911 by Lilian Bell (1867-1929), this book shares the fantastic adventure of young Billy, whose new fairy friend Nimbus leads him on a wild chase after the Equator, which has fled the earth. Along the way, they encounter a whole host of intriguing new friends, including the Equine Ox, Jack Frost, and even the Evening Star!

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