The Fairy Caravan
| Author | Beatrix Potter |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Beatrix Potter |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | David McKay |
Publication date | 1929 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| OCLC | 54274386 |
| Preceded by | Peter Rabbit's Almanac for 1929 |
| Followed by | Sister Anne |
The Fairy Caravan is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter and first published in 1929.
Plot
The story follows the adventures of Tuppenny, a young guinea pig who runs away from home to join a travelling circus.
Background
The woods and estate surrounding Graythwaite Hall in the Lake District, Cumbria, are the backdrop for Potter's story. They were a favourite walking spot for Wordsworth,
Reception
The book is described by Margaret Drabble as: '...those later written ... for the US....' ; and also: '...of little interest' .[1]