The Toymakers (1907)

The Toymakers is a novel written by Charles Felton Pidgin and first published in 1907. The story is set in the fictional town of Tamfield, Massachusetts, where the main character, Johnnie Green, lives with his mother and younger sister. Johnnie is a young boy who dreams of becoming a toymaker and spends much of his time tinkering with toys and gadgets.One day, Johnnie discovers an old toymaker's shop in the town and meets the eccentric owner, Mr. Grimm. Mr. Grimm takes Johnnie under his wing and teaches him the art of toymaking. Together, they create a magical world of toys that come to life and delight the children of Tamfield.However, their idyllic world is threatened when a rival toymaker, Mr. Kite, moves into town and begins to steal their ideas. The two toymakers engage in a fierce competition, with Johnnie and Mr. Grimm determined to protect their creations and maintain their reputation as the best toymakers in town.The Toymakers is a heartwarming tale of friendship, creativity, and the power of imagination. It is a classic children's book that has been beloved by generations of readers for over a century.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.