The Tale of Rusty Wren by Arthur Scott Bailey

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Author Bailey, Arthur Scott, 1877-1949
Illustrator Smith, Harry L. (Illustrator)
Title The Tale of Rusty Wren
Credits E-text prepared by Joe Longo, Suzan Flanagan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Tale of Rusty Wren" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1917. This charming narrative is part of the "Tuck-Me-In Tales" series and revolves around the lives of Rusty Wren and his family as they navigate the challenges of finding a home and raising their young. Through their adventures, the themes of family, community, and the beauty of nature are depicted in a way that is engaging for young readers. The storyline follows Rusty Wren, who seeks a suitable home for his family near Farmer Green’s dooryard. When they settle into a tin can nailed to a tree, Rusty takes pride in waking Farmer Green each morning with his cheerful singing. However, Rusty soon becomes jealous of a cuckoo clock that Farmer Green has brought home, as it seems to take over his role as the alarm clock. Throughout the tale, Rusty faces various predicaments, including the arrival of a mischievous blue jay and challenges in accommodating hired help. Ultimately, the story combines humor and life lessons, demonstrating the importance of family and friendship as Rusty juggles the joys and challenges of fatherhood amidst his charming community of woodland friends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Wrens -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 25824
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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