| Author |
Byrum, Isabel C. (Isabel Coston), 1870-1938 |
| Illustrator |
Price, Margaret Evans, 1888-1973 |
| Title |
The Troubles of Biddy: A Pretty Little Story
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Patrick Hopkins and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Troubles of Biddy: A Pretty Little Story" by Isabel C. Byrum is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale revolves around the experiences of Biddy, a hen longing to be a mother. The book addresses themes of motherhood, care, and the challenges of nurturing young ones in a playful and engaging manner. The story follows Biddy as she dreams of having a family but initially struggles with her disappointment when she cannot produce eggs. However, with the help of her mistress, she eventually finds some eggs to care for. As the story unfolds, Biddy discovers that her chicks are actually ducklings, leading to a series of humorous misadventures. Despite her protective instincts, she learns to embrace the unique needs and joys of her duckling brood, navigating their playful antics while coming to terms with the realities of motherhood. Through her journey, Biddy showcases resilience, love, and the importance of adaptation in the face of unexpected challenges. (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 |
Children's poetry
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| Subject |
Chickens -- Juvenile poetry
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| Subject |
Ducklings -- Juvenile poetry
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| Subject |
Mothers -- Juvenile poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34438 |
| Release Date |
Nov 25, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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