Little Downy: The History of a Field-Mouse by Catharine Parr Strickland Traill
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"Little Downy: The History of a Field-Mouse" by Catharine Parr Strickland Traill is a moral tale aimed at children, written in the early 19th century. The book narrates the adventures and misadventures of a field mouse named Downy, emphasizing themes of prudence, industriousness, and the consequences of idleness and disobedience. It serves as an allegory for children to learn important life lessons through the experiences of its animal characters. The story begins
with a young boy named Alfred whose cake is eaten by a mouse, leading to a discussion with his mother about cruelty toward animals. This segues into the tale of Downy, a field mouse who faces various challenges as she tries to find safety and food after her family is killed. As Downy navigates the dangers of her environment, including predators and traps, she learns the importance of hard work and caution. Eventually, she befriends a male mouse named Silket, but their life together becomes complicated as Silket's mischievous behavior leads to further troubles. In the end, Downy loses both her mate and her daughter Velvet, reinforcing the story's central message on the need for responsibility and care towards others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Traill, Catharine Parr Strickland, 1802-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title | Little Downy: The History of a Field-Mouse |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, David Edwards, Marcia Brooks & the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Mice -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27239 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 317 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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