Author |
Davidson, Edith B. |
Illustrator |
Atwood, Clara E., 1874-1963 |
Title |
Nibbles Poppelty-Poppett
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Original Publication |
Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1911.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
Carol Brown, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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Summary |
"Nibbles Poppelty-Poppett" by Edith B. Davidson is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This charming tale follows the adventures of a little mouse named Nibbles as he embarks on a journey to seek his fortune. The narrative captures the themes of family, adventure, and self-discovery while showcasing delightful animal characters and their interactions in the wild. The story begins with Nibbles, who, feeling sympathetic towards his hardworking mother, decides to leave home in search of a better life. He encounters a series of whimsical characters, including a sleepy guinea pig innkeeper and a magical salamander who prepares delicious meals. His adventure intensifies when he meets a wise alligator, Mr. Scratchetty-Claw, who helps him find a lost ring belonging to a foreign prince. Alongside his cousin Teenie Weenie, Nibbles navigates various challenges, ultimately returning home with newfound riches that promise to ease his mother's burdens. Through endearing illustrations and engaging encounters, young readers are invited into a world of imagination and friendship while learning valuable lessons about helping others and cherishing family. (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 |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Mice -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
72125 |
Release Date |
Nov 14, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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