Book Summary

Whilst cleaning a Chimney, Tom, emerges in the bedroom of Ellie, who mistakes him for a thief. He runs away, and hot and bothered he slips into a cooling stream, falls asleep and becomes a water baby. After an arduous quest to the other-end-of-nowhere he achieves his heart’s desire.

About the Author

• Profession: Kingsley was an Anglican priest and served as the chaplain to Queen Victoria. He was also a professor of history at the University of Cambridge.

• Writing Style: His work blends social commentary with fiction, often addressing the moral and political concerns of the time. He was known for using his writing to advocate for social reforms, particularly improving the lives of the poor and working class.