Author(s): Anne Carroll Moore
This fanciful children’s story was one of the 1925 Newbery Honor books (published in 1924). Moore’s novel blends an interesting tour of an early-twentieth-century New York City with U.S. history and magical dream-like scenarios that children will love. – Summary by Lynette Caulkins
Cast ListNarrator: LCaulkinsNicholas: WaffleAnn Caraway: Jenn BrodaJohn Moon: Aaron SprouleBrownie: Little PeanutTroll and Merry Man 3: Scott CaulkinsLucky and Elephant 2: Cheryl HedrickMadison Square Fairy and Fiora Vero: MeredithTrinity Bishop, Baron Munchhausen, Elephant 1, Mr. Vero, and Traffic Policeman: Jim HedrickJoe Star: David PurdeySt. Nicholas, Beef Eater 1, Telescope Man, and Tower Guard: Larry WilsonWashington Irving, Peter Stuyvesant, Postman, and Daniel Lyons: Greg Giordano1st Library Lion: Kevin S2nd Library Lion, Knickerbocker Rooster, and Miss Vero: llamaartColonel Flanagan and Mysterious Taxi Driver: Andrew GaunceAladdin and Lt. Renato: redrunHasan of Bassorah, Merry Man 1, and Jovial Huntsman 3: Nicole WrightBoy Wizard and Principal: ToddPuss-in-Boots, Jimmy, and Children’s Choir: Anna Kate DollarSindbad and Toy Soldier: LarryHindbad: Paul WMrs. Mary Mapes Dodge: CiufiCaptain Kidd: Joe BerginThe Duchess: TR LoveYoung Washington Irving, Cook, Big Bear, Julian, and Children’s Choir: Elijah FisherRobin Hood, Boy 2, and Children’s Choir: Elsie SelwynMerry Man 2, Ben’s Mother, and Mrs. Vero: Tricia GBeef Eater 2: StunningJovial Huntsman 1: Scotty SmithJovial Huntsman 2 and Children’s Choir: Agnes Robert BehrWalter the Doubter and Wolf: Michael BroomhillHans Reinier Oothout, Jules Turnour, and Hansom Driver: Wayne CookeRip Van Winkle and Uncle ‘Rastus: Phil SchempfCharles Dickens and Heckscher Rooster: Ted PerkinsLittle Bear and Sea Lion: MarenEagle: Carol SuttonGretchen: Susan KSuzette: Bethany BaldwinConductor: Krista ZaleskiPorter: Crystal ChiangBen Star, French Doll, Gemma Romano, and Children’s Choir: Medora KayBoy 1: Jonny117Miss Harriet Friend: Joanna Michal HoytFestival Dancer: Amy SharpeQueen of Hearts: DianeHarlequin: Jon BCaptain LeClair: PriamedesMolly Gardner: Marie ChristianFrench Steward: SoniaAdditional Children’s Choir: Lianne Joie, Victoria Bell, and Norah Nelson