The Adventures of Old Man Coyote by Thornton W. Burgess
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"The Adventures of Old Man Coyote" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. This illustrated book features an array of animal characters in a captivating narrative set in nature. The primary topic revolves around the adventures and challenges faced by Old Man Coyote as he interacts with other forest and meadow creatures in his new home, emphasizing themes of fear, cleverness, and the dynamics of
predator and prey. The storyline follows Old Man Coyote, who moves into a new area, frightening the other animals with his strange voice and presence. As various characters, including Reddy Fox, Jimmy Skunk, and Prickly Porky the Porcupine, react to this new arrival, they each display their unique personalities, fears, and clever tactics to cope with the situation. The narrative unfolds with humorous encounters and lessons on bravery, cunning, and the importance of understanding one's fears. Ultimately, through clever interactions and mischief from characters like Granny Fox, the book illustrates how Old Man Coyote becomes accepted among his new neighbors, blending adventure with valuable life lessons for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Cady, Harrison, 1877-1970 |
| Title | The Adventures of Old Man Coyote |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Google Books |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Foxes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Coyote -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46952 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46952-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 930 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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