The Tale of Tommy Fox by Arthur Scott Bailey
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"The Tale of Tommy Fox" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's book written in the early 20th century. It follows the adventures of a young fox named Tommy as he learns to navigate the challenges of the woodland environment, including hunting and evading dangers, while also imparting lessons about growth and maturation. The book is likely intended for younger readers, using simple narratives and charming illustrations to engage children. In this
story, Tommy Fox embarks on various playful yet educative escapades, developing his hunting skills under the guidance of his mother, Mrs. Fox. Throughout the chapters, Tommy encounters different animals such as old Mother Grouse, Mr. Woodchuck, and even Farmer Green's dog, Spot. As he attempts to catch food and evade dangers, he learns important life lessons about cleverness, patience, friendship, and the occasional consequences of boastfulness and carelessness. Ultimately, after a series of exciting misadventures, he finds himself growing up, and the story culminates as he embraces the responsibilities that come with maturity, especially with his mother having a litter of five baby foxes that he must now help care for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bailey, Arthur Scott, 1877-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Tale of Tommy Fox |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very 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 | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Foxes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wild animals as pets -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5955 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 284 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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