| Author |
Barnum, Richard |
| Illustrator |
Rogers, Walter S., 1871-1937 |
| Title |
Tinkle, the Trick Pony: His Many Adventures
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| Series Title |
Kneetime animal stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Tinkle, the Trick Pony: His Many Adventures" by Richard Barnum is a children's narrative featuring the escapades of a young pony, likely written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Tinkle, a curious and adventurous little pony who wishes to experience life beyond his meadow. Throughout the tale, Tinkle navigates various trials and tribulations, driven by his desire for adventure and enjoyment, embodying themes of exploration and the innocence of childhood. At the start of the story, Tinkle decides he wants to run away from the stock farm where he has lived for over a year. Discontent with his mundane life filled with grass and occasional rainstorms, he jumps over a fence and ends up in a swamp, where he quickly gets stuck and calls for help. The opening chapters introduce Tinkle's family and friends in the meadow as they search for him, showcasing friendships and community amongst the ponies and horses. As the tale unfolds, it sets the stage for Tinkle's many adventures, suggesting a journey filled with opportunities for mischief, friendship, and valuable lessons about curiosity and the consequences of one's choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Farm life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Circus -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Ponies -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61847 |
| Release Date |
Apr 16, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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