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Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo)
1874
1965
Burgess, Thornton Waldo
Cady, Harrison
1877
1970
Cady, Walter Harrison
Cady, W. Harrison (Walter Harrison)
The Adventures of Prickly Porky
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"The Adventures of Prickly Porky" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's book written in the early 20th century. This classic tale introduces young readers to friendly woodland creatures and their adventures, focusing on the character of Prickly Porky the Porcupine. The story is likely to explore themes of friendship, bravery, and the importance of understanding one another despite differences. The narrative follows various woodland animals as they encounter Prickly Porky and the misunderstandings that arise from his unique appearance. The story begins with Happy Jack Squirrel discovering peculiar sharp objects in the forest, leading to a series of events that introduce other characters like Peter Rabbit and Reddy Fox. Their reactions to Prickly Porky highlight themes of fear and acceptance among different species. As the animals come together to confront their fears and work through misunderstandings, they ultimately learn valuable lessons about friendship and courage, culminating in humorous situations that capture the charm of Burgess's storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Porcupines -- Juvenile fiction
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Children's Literature
Children's Book Series
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Humour
Category: Adventure
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