The Adventures of Johnny Chuck by Thornton W. Burgess
"The Adventures of Johnny Chuck" by Thornton W. Burgess is a delightful children's book written in the early 20th century. It is a part of the Bedtime Story Books series and portrays the charming adventures of a young groundhog named Johnny Chuck as he navigates life in the Green Meadows and the Green Forest. The book is likely centered on themes of discovery, friendship, and the rhythms of nature, showcasing the innocence
and curiosity of childhood through animal characters. In this engaging tale, readers follow Johnny Chuck as he awakens to the joys of spring and gets involved in a variety of adventures, interacting with other woodland creatures such as Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, and Sammy Jay. After feeling dissatisfied with his home and seeking adventure, Johnny bravely faces challenges, including confrontations with other animals and a discovery of love with Polly Chuck. As Johnny learns about courage, responsibility, and family, he also takes on the role of a protector, especially as he becomes a father. The narrative is both whimsical and educational, imparting important life lessons in a fun and accessible manner, making it a delightful read for both children and parents alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965 |
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| Title | The Adventures of Johnny Chuck |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Woodchuck -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5844 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 198 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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