| Author |
McIntosh, Jean |
| Title |
Animal Chums: True Tales about Four-footed Friends
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
John Willie -- "Hurry up, Jack!" -- Brer Rabbit's adventure -- The greedy lamb -- The sparrow hawks -- Jacko -- The horse that went to church -- The weasel and the rabbit -- The saucy squirrels -- The owl in the dovecot -- A true story of a canary.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jwala Kumar Sista and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Animal Chums: True Tales about Four-footed Friends" by Jean McIntosh is a collection of charming animal stories aimed at young readers, likely written in the early 20th century. The book features a series of delightful tales that recount the adventures and misadventures of various four-legged friends, showcasing the special bonds between children and their beloved pets. The stories within this collection bring to life the whimsical experiences of animals, such as a pet goose named John Willie, whose presence becomes integral to a family's Christmas, and Brer Rabbit, whose curiosity leads him on a perilous adventure. Other tales include the clever antics of a parrot, the nurturing relationship between children and a greedy lamb, and the escape of squirrels from a zoo. Through playful narratives and engaging characters, McIntosh highlights themes of friendship, loyalty, and the innocence of childhood, making it an enjoyable read for young audiences who adore stories about animals and their friendships. (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 |
Children's stories, English
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50466 |
| Release Date |
Nov 16, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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