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Title: The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack

Note: Reading ease score: 90.2 (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

Summary: "The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's storybook written during the early 20th century. This charming tale focuses on the adventures of Mrs. Quack, a duck who goes through several challenges and dangers as she seeks a safe place to live. The narrative emphasizes themes of friendship, bravery, and the trials of nature, particularly in the face of human threats. The story unfolds as Mrs. Quack, feeling threatened by hunters, finds herself in the Smiling Pool where she meets Peter Rabbit. Throughout the book, Mrs. Quack shares her backstory, revealing her fears and the challenges faced during her journey north with her mate, Mr. Quack. As the plot progresses, Mrs. Quack becomes heartbroken after Mr. Quack is shot, prompting her to search for him. With the help of Peter Rabbit and Sammy Jay, they devise a plan to locate Mr. Quack. Ultimately, Mrs. Quack's bravery and determination lead to a heartwarming reunion and a new home, illustrating the resilience of family bonds in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965

EBook No.: 5846

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Hunting -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Ducks -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack

Note: Reading ease score: 90.2 (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

Summary: "The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's storybook written during the early 20th century. This charming tale focuses on the adventures of Mrs. Quack, a duck who goes through several challenges and dangers as she seeks a safe place to live. The narrative emphasizes themes of friendship, bravery, and the trials of nature, particularly in the face of human threats. The story unfolds as Mrs. Quack, feeling threatened by hunters, finds herself in the Smiling Pool where she meets Peter Rabbit. Throughout the book, Mrs. Quack shares her backstory, revealing her fears and the challenges faced during her journey north with her mate, Mr. Quack. As the plot progresses, Mrs. Quack becomes heartbroken after Mr. Quack is shot, prompting her to search for him. With the help of Peter Rabbit and Sammy Jay, they devise a plan to locate Mr. Quack. Ultimately, Mrs. Quack's bravery and determination lead to a heartwarming reunion and a new home, illustrating the resilience of family bonds in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965

EBook No.: 5846

Published: Jun 1, 2004

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Hunting -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Ducks -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.