The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat by Thornton W. Burgess

"The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat" by Thornton W. Burgess is a charming children's book written in the early 20th century. It tells the story of Jerry Muskrat and his friends as they face various adventures and dangers in their natural environment, particularly against threats posed by Farmer Brown's boy and his traps. The narrative blends elements of animal fables and environmental themes, portraying the interconnected lives of various woodland creatures. The book follows Jerry Muskrat, who initially disregards the warnings of his friends about traps set by Farmer Brown's boy. After an unfortunate encounter with one such trap, Jerry joins a convention of local animals convened to discuss the growing danger to their home. They turn to Grandfather Frog for advice, leading them to discover Paddy the Beaver, whose dam is causing changes in their habitat by blocking water flow. The story explores themes of community, problem-solving, and friendship as Jerry and his friends work together to restore their environment while also accepting Paddy's presence as a new neighbor. The tale captures the essence of nature and the importance of working together to protect it, making it a delightful read for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965
Title The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
Credits Produced by Kent Fielden, and David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Muskrat -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 5110
Release Date
Last Update Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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