| Author |
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943 |
| Title |
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tale_of_Peter_Rabbit
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Robert Cicconetti, Ronald Holder and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Tale of Peter Rabbit" by Beatrix Potter is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This beloved tale recounts the adventures of a little rabbit named Peter who disobeys his mother's warning and ventures into the garden of the strict Mr. McGregor. The narrative, rich with charming illustrations, captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the consequences of naughty behavior. The story begins with Peter Rabbit living with his mother and siblings, who are advised to avoid Mr. McGregor's garden. Ignoring this advice, Peter sneaks into the garden, indulging in delicious vegetables but quickly finds himself pursued by the angry Mr. McGregor. A series of frantic escapades ensue as Peter tries to escape and find his way back home, losing his clothes along the way. After a harrowing chase, he manages to escape back to the safety of his mother's home, where he learns a valuable lesson about obedience and caution. The whimsical adventure, filled with humor and relatable themes, has made this classic a favorite among children and parents alike for generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Rabbits -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14838 |
| Release Date |
Jan 30, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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