The Adventures of Prickly Porky by Thornton W. Burgess

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Author Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965
Illustrator Cady, Harrison, 1877-1970
Title The Adventures of Prickly Porky
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Richard J. Shiffer and the PG
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Summary "The Adventures of Prickly Porky" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's book written in the early 20th century. This classic tale introduces young readers to friendly woodland creatures and their adventures, focusing on the character of Prickly Porky the Porcupine. The story is likely to explore themes of friendship, bravery, and the importance of understanding one another despite differences. The narrative follows various woodland animals as they encounter Prickly Porky and the misunderstandings that arise from his unique appearance. The story begins with Happy Jack Squirrel discovering peculiar sharp objects in the forest, leading to a series of events that introduce other characters like Peter Rabbit and Reddy Fox. Their reactions to Prickly Porky highlight themes of fear and acceptance among different species. As the animals come together to confront their fears and work through misunderstandings, they ultimately learn valuable lessons about friendship and courage, culminating in humorous situations that capture the charm of Burgess's storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Porcupines -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 15521
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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