| Author |
Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956 |
| Illustrator |
Shepard, Ernest H. (Ernest Howard), 1879-1976 |
| Title |
The house at Pooh Corner
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| Original Publication |
New York, NY: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1928, reprint 1951.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Contents |
In which a house is built at Pooh Corner for Eeyore -- In which Tigger comes to the forest and has breakfast -- In which a search is organized, and Piglet nearly meets the Heffalump again -- In which it is shown that Tiggers don't climb trees -- In which Rabbit has a busy day, and we learn what Christopher Robin does in the mornings -- In which Pooh invents a new game and Eeyore joins in -- In which Tigger is unbounced -- In which Piglet does a very grand thing -- In which Eeyore finds the Wolery and Owl moves into it -- In which Christopher Robin and Pooh come to an enchanted place, and we leave them there.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The House at Pooh Corner" by A. A. Milne is a children's novel written in the late 1920s. The story continues the adventures of beloved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood, including Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger. This narrative highlights themes of friendship, kindness, and the innocent humor of childhood through the experiences of these iconic characters as they navigate their whimsical world. The opening of the book introduces a snowy day in the Hundred Acre Wood, where Pooh Bear decides to visit Piglet, only to find his friend absent. As Pooh hums a song about the snow while waiting, he eventually resolves to visit Eeyore to share his cheerful tune. The opening sets the stage for a delightful adventure as Pooh and Piglet come up with the idea to build Eeyore a house to provide him with warmth and shelter. This imaginative plan showcases their thoughtfulness and the gentle camaraderie among friends in this enchanting woodland world. (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 |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Toys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Teddy bears -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Winnie-the-Pooh (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Piglet (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Eeyore (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Christopher Robin (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73011 |
| Release Date |
Feb 21, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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