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Title: The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tale_of_Squirrel_Nutkin
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Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Emmy and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin" by Beatrix Potter is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. The book follows the mischievous antics of a young squirrel named Nutkin as he interacts with Old Brown, the owl who inhabits Owl Island. The narrative is steeped in whimsical illustrations and playful rhymes, typical of Potter's storytelling style. In the story, Nutkin and his fellow squirrels venture to Owl Island to gather nuts. While his cousins exhibit polite behavior and offer gifts to Old Brown, Nutkin’s impudent antics—characterized by riddles and song—irritate the owl, who prefers the courtesy shown by the other squirrels. Despite his impertinence, Nutkin's curiosity leads him into trouble when he dances on Old Brown, resulting in his capture. However, through a clever escape, Nutkin survives to continue his playful nature, forever taunting his friends and any who dare to challenge him with riddles. The story emphasizes themes of respect and consequence, all while enchanting readers with its lively storytelling and charming illustrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943
EBook No.: 14872
Published: Feb 2, 2005
Downloads: 1107
Language: English
Subject: Squirrels -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tale_of_Squirrel_Nutkin
Credits:
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Emmy and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin" by Beatrix Potter is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. The book follows the mischievous antics of a young squirrel named Nutkin as he interacts with Old Brown, the owl who inhabits Owl Island. The narrative is steeped in whimsical illustrations and playful rhymes, typical of Potter's storytelling style. In the story, Nutkin and his fellow squirrels venture to Owl Island to gather nuts. While his cousins exhibit polite behavior and offer gifts to Old Brown, Nutkin’s impudent antics—characterized by riddles and song—irritate the owl, who prefers the courtesy shown by the other squirrels. Despite his impertinence, Nutkin's curiosity leads him into trouble when he dances on Old Brown, resulting in his capture. However, through a clever escape, Nutkin survives to continue his playful nature, forever taunting his friends and any who dare to challenge him with riddles. The story emphasizes themes of respect and consequence, all while enchanting readers with its lively storytelling and charming illustrations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943
EBook No.: 14872
Published: Feb 2, 2005
Downloads: 1107
Language: English
Subject: Squirrels -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.