The Fox and the Geese; and The Wonderful History of Henny-Penny by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The Fox and the Geese; and The Wonderful History of Henny-Penny
Note Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Fox and the Geese; and The Wonderful History of Henny-Penny" by Anonymous is a collection of children's stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book presents moral tales that teach lessons about caution, obedience, and the consequences of one's choices through engaging narratives featuring anthropomorphic animals. In the first story, "The Fox and the Geese," a mother goose warns her daughters of the dangers posed by a sly fox, but the youngest, Gobble, ignores the advice and pays with her life. Her sister Goosey tries to find a safer way but also meets a tragic fate until their wise sister, Ganderee, builds a secure house and outsmarts the fox, ultimately defeating him. The second story, "The Wonderful History of Henny-Penny," follows a hen who mistakenly believes that the sky is falling and decides to warn the king. She gathers a group of friends, but they fall prey to the cunning of Mr. Fox, who lures them into a trap. Both tales serve to impart the importance of heedfulness and resilience in the face of peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Nursery rhymes
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile poetry
Subject Foxes -- Juvenile poetry
Subject Geese -- Juvenile poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 22611
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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