Uncle Charlie's Fables #2

Mar 1952 · Lev Gleason [1930s-1950s] · 0.10 USD

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Uncle Charlie's Fables #2 is an anthology containing at least two stories. "The Tale of Philip and Penelope" tells of a young shepherd boy who learns a mysterious melody from his mother and years later discovers it belongs to Princess Penelope, whom he eventually marries and becomes king. "Snappy the Turtle" recounts how young Snappy, unable to speak due to a large snail lodged in his throat, can only whistle; his parents work to dislodge it, and when pepper finally causes him to expel it, he can speak again and thereafter eats snails without fear.

Contains 4 stories

Peter Pester's Wonderful Secret

10 pp

Peter Pester

Peter Pester dreams of adventure and glory beyond his life as the king's baker, but when he discovers the legendary pirate Barracuda has been ravaging the kingdom's merchant ships, an unexpected opportunity presents itself—one that will test whether a baker's boy has what it takes to match wits with a fearless knight and a ruthless enemy on the high seas. With help from unlikely companions, Peter sets sail on a mission that's far more complicated than anyone aboard ship realizes, leading to a confrontation that could change everything.

The Prince and Penelope

8 pp

In this timeless fable, a kind and gentle girl named Penelope wins a Valentine's dance lottery and catches the eye of a mysterious stranger—who reveals himself to be Prince Philip, heir to the throne. When Philip proposes elopement to escape her cruel stepmother's control, Penelope must navigate the dangerous schemes of her jealous stepsister Charlotte, who will stop at nothing to claim the prince for herself. A story of love tested by deception, where goodness faces its greatest trial.

The Lucky Black Cat

7 pp

When King Alfred's superstitious fears lead him to ban black cats from his kingdom, his daughter's mysterious white rescuer becomes the royal family's most treasured possession—until a rainstorm reveals a truth that forces the king to confront everything he believes about luck and fortune. This whimsical fable from Uncle Charlie's collection reminds us that sometimes the greatest luck comes from looking past our own foolish prejudices.

The Baron and the Chimney Sweep

5 pp

A wise old baron seeks an heir to rule his domain and devises an ingenious test—a night in the castle where a mysterious leak becomes the measure of each boy's character. When a poor chimney sweep named Sooty arrives in borrowed clothes, he alone discovers what truly matters, earning the baron's trust and far more than he ever imagined.