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LoC No.: 06034087

Title: The Story of Scraggles

Note: Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Story of Scraggles" by George Wharton James is a charming tale that falls within the category of children's literature, written during the early 20th century. The book tells the story of a young, sickly song sparrow named Scraggles who, after being abandoned by her family, finds refuge and companionship with a man known affectionately as "the Fessor." Through Scraggles' experiences, the narrative explores themes of love, kindness, and the bond between humans and animals. In this touching narrative, Scraggles recounts her journey from the treetops, where she was born and struggled to fit in with her family due to her frail condition, to being adopted by the Fessor and his family. As she adjusts to her new life indoors, the story details her gradual transformation from a timid and insecure bird to a beloved pet who feels safe and loved in her new home. The relationship between Scraggles and the Fessor grows deeper as she learns to trust him, highlighting the love and care she receives despite her vulnerabilities. The book culminates poignantly with Scraggles’ illness and eventual passing, leaving a lasting impression of the connection shared between this fragile bird and her human family. Through her short life story, readers are reminded of the beauty of companionship and the impact of nurturing relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: James, George Wharton, 1858-1923

Illustrator: Gallagher, Sears, 1869-1955

EBook No.: 42285

Published: Mar 9, 2013

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: Birds

Subject: Song sparrow

LoCC: Science: Zoology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06034087

Title: The Story of Scraggles

Note: Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Story of Scraggles" by George Wharton James is a charming tale that falls within the category of children's literature, written during the early 20th century. The book tells the story of a young, sickly song sparrow named Scraggles who, after being abandoned by her family, finds refuge and companionship with a man known affectionately as "the Fessor." Through Scraggles' experiences, the narrative explores themes of love, kindness, and the bond between humans and animals. In this touching narrative, Scraggles recounts her journey from the treetops, where she was born and struggled to fit in with her family due to her frail condition, to being adopted by the Fessor and his family. As she adjusts to her new life indoors, the story details her gradual transformation from a timid and insecure bird to a beloved pet who feels safe and loved in her new home. The relationship between Scraggles and the Fessor grows deeper as she learns to trust him, highlighting the love and care she receives despite her vulnerabilities. The book culminates poignantly with Scraggles’ illness and eventual passing, leaving a lasting impression of the connection shared between this fragile bird and her human family. Through her short life story, readers are reminded of the beauty of companionship and the impact of nurturing relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: James, George Wharton, 1858-1923

Illustrator: Gallagher, Sears, 1869-1955

EBook No.: 42285

Published: Mar 9, 2013

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: Birds

Subject: Song sparrow

LoCC: Science: Zoology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.