The tale of Freddie Firefly by Arthur Scott Bailey
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"The Tale of Freddie Firefly" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This charming tale follows the adventures of Freddie Firefly, a sparkling character whose life unfolds in Pleasant Valley, primarily during the enchanting nights of summer when he shines brightest among his friends in nature. With a mix of humor and life lessons, the story delves into themes of friendship, community, and the joys
of natural life. In the narrative, Freddie Firefly is portrayed as a cheerful and carefree character who enjoys frolicking in the meadows and dancing with his firefly family. As the plot develops, he gets involved in various activities orchestrated by his neighbors, such as a torchlight procession led by Chirpy Cricket and later, a mission to help the Bumblebee family by providing light for their nighttime foraging. Throughout the tale, Freddie encounters other colorful characters, including the somewhat envious Benjamin Bat, and the overly enthusiastic Jennie Junebug. Each character adds depth to Freddie's adventure, which ultimately leads him to reflect on his identity, his relationships with others, and the balance between work and play in the vibrant world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bailey, Arthur Scott, 1877-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | The tale of Freddie Firefly |
| Series Title | Tuck-me-in tales |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Insects -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fireflies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5727 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05727-9 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 503 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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