The Adventures of Bobby Coon by Thornton W. Burgess

"The Adventures of Bobby Coon" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's book written in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1910s. This charming narrative follows the life of Bobby Coon, a raccoon, as he navigates the challenges of winter, dreams, and ultimately, his adventures in the Green Forest. The book encapsulates themes of survival, bravery, and the importance of home. In this story, Bobby Coon experiences a series of misadventures after his hollow chestnut tree home is cut down by Farmer Brown and his son. Initially, Bobby is terrified and believes he is in danger from the humans outside. After a brief escapade involving a dog and a chase by Buster Bear, Bobby finds himself lost and alone. However, after some ups and downs involving several encounters with other animal characters and a broken leg, he ultimately discovers a new home in a rock ledge that provides him safety and comfort. Throughout the tale, Burgess weaves moral lessons about friendship, the importance of understanding one another, and the journey to finding one's place in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965
Illustrator Cady, Harrison, 1877-1970
Title The Adventures of Bobby Coon
Credits Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Google Books
Reading Level Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Raccoon -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 46951
Release Date
Last Update Mar 16, 2025
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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