The Tale of Turkey Proudfoot by Arthur Scott Bailey
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"The Tale of Turkey Proudfoot" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's story written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale is part of the "Slumber-Town Tales" series and revolves around the humorous and sometimes vain antics of Turkey Proudfoot, a proud gobbler living on Farmer Green's farm. The book is centered on themes of pride and self-importance in a charming farmyard setting. In the story, Turkey Proudfoot is the self-proclaimed
ruler of the turkey flock, strutting around in his colorful feathers and demanding respect from the other animals. He is particularly fixated on his magnificent tail, which he believes makes him superior to other farm inhabitants. However, his arrogance often leads to humorous misunderstandings and conflicts with the other animals, including a flock of geese and a jealous rooster. As the narrative unfolds, Turkey Proudfoot encounters various challenges that force him to confront his vanity and consider the perspectives of those around him. Ultimately, the story delivers a lighthearted lesson about humility and the importance of community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bailey, Arthur Scott, 1877-1949 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Smith, Harry L. (Illustrator) |
| Title |
The Tale of Turkey Proudfoot Slumber-Town Tales |
| Credits |
Produced by Joe Longo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Turkeys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21844 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3524 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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