| Author |
Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962 |
| Illustrator |
Campbell, Lang, 1882-1937 |
| Title |
Uncle Wiggily's fishing trip : or, The good luck he had with the clothes hook; and How the Pip and Skee were stuck by the chestnut burrs; also The good time at the marshmallow roast
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| Original Publication |
New York: Charles E. Graham & Co, 1919, copyright 1920, copyright 1922, copyright 1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, David Edwards, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Uncle Wiggily's Fishing Trip: or, The Good Luck He Had with the Clothes Hook" by Howard R. Garis is a whimsical children's story written in the early 20th century. This book features the charming adventures of Uncle Wiggily, a bunny rabbit gentleman, as he embarks on a fishing trip along with his animal friends. Its main themes revolve around friendship, humor, and the joys of outdoor adventures. In this delightful tale, Uncle Wiggily tries to go fishing but instead catches hats and caps belonging to the mischievous characters Pip and Skee, who try to capture him. Alongside his friends Jackie Bow Wow and Charlie Chick, he humorously navigates their antics while hoping to catch some fish for Nurse Jane. After a series of lighthearted misadventures, including collecting chestnuts with the help of two squirrels and ultimately a fun-filled marshmallow roast with a sticky twist involving a fuzzy fox, the story showcases the innocent fun and camaraderie among the characters. Overall, the book is a playful exploration of luck, friendship, and the joy of simple pleasures. (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 |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fishing -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Rabbits -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Uncle Wiggily (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72612 |
| Release Date |
Jan 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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