Old Granny Fox by Thornton W. Burgess

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Author Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965
Title Old Granny Fox
Note Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Kent Fielden and David Widger
Summary "Old Granny Fox" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the clever and resourceful Granny Fox and her young companion Reddy Fox as they navigate the harsh winter conditions in search of food while avoiding dangers posed by Farmer Brown’s boy and his dog, Bowser. The narrative emphasizes themes of cunning, survival, and the importance of wisdom that comes with age. At the start of the book, we see Granny and Reddy Fox struggling to find enough food in a snow-covered environment. They attempt to hunt for hens at Farmer Brown's henhouse but realize the challenges involved. Reddy is eager to prove his capabilities but is often reminded of his inexperience by Granny. As they discuss alternative hunting strategies, they carefully weigh the risks of daylight hunting against their growing hunger. The opening sets a tone of playful conflict between the wise Granny and the headstrong Reddy, illustrating the dynamics of their relationship and foreshadowing the adventures to come as they seek to outsmart their adversaries and secure a meal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Foxes -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 4980
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 21, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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