| Author |
Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965 |
| Title |
The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #19092
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| Summary |
"The Adventures of Paddy the Beaver" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. The book follows the industrious and resourceful character Paddy the Beaver as he migrates to a new forest and begins to build his home and prepare for winter. Its lively narrative captures themes of hard work, cooperation, and the relationships among forest animals, showcasing both the challenges and triumphs of the natural world. In this charming tale, Paddy the Beaver embarks on a journey to construct a dam and a home in the Green Forest. Along the way, he encounters various animals, including his initial adversary, Sammy Jay, and his cousin Jerry Muskrat, who eventually become allies. As Paddy diligently cuts down trees for his dam and food store, he faces challenges from predators like Old Man Coyote. Through clever strategy and teamwork with Sammy, who offers vigilance in exchange for companionship, Paddy not only builds a sturdy home and food supply but also fosters friendships in his new environment. The story emphasizes the importance of using one's skills wisely, maintaining integrity, and the value of community support. (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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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Beavers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2493 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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