The Adventures of Reddy Fox by Thornton W. Burgess
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"The Adventures of Reddy Fox" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's book written in the early 20th century. This engaging tale follows the mischievous antics of Reddy Fox, exploring themes of cleverness, bravery, and the consequences of overconfidence. The story encapsulates a series of adventures that Reddy embarks on under the guidance of his wise Granny Fox as he learns vital survival skills in the wild. Throughout the narrative, Reddy Fox
is portrayed as both clever and careless, as he encounters various challenges, including thrilling escapes from danger and lessons about humility. Reddy initially boasts about his cunning, believing he can outsmart everyone, including the menacing Bowser the Hound and Farmer Brown's boy. However, his bravado leads him into trouble when he ultimately gets shot while trying to show off. Granny Fox's wisdom and protective instincts shine as she attempts to keep Reddy safe after the incident. The story serves as an entertaining and educational fable, ultimately illustrating the importance of wisdom, caution, and the value of listening to those with more experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Adventures of Reddy Fox |
| Credits | Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Foxes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1825 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1395 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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