| Author |
Sindelar, Joseph C. (Joseph Charles), 1885- |
| Illustrator |
Hodge, Helen Geraldine |
| Title |
Father Thrift and His Animal Friends
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by David Edwards, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Father Thrift and His Animal Friends" by Joseph C. Sindelar is a children's literary work, likely written in the early 20th century. The book tells the story of Father Thrift, a peculiar yet kindhearted old man who leaves a quaint town to impart wisdom and promote thriftiness among the animals in the forest. The tale combines adventures with moral lessons, highlighting themes of resourcefulness, community, and respect for nature. In the narrative, Father Thrift embarks on a transformative journey where he encounters various animals, including Shaggy Bear, who becomes his loyal companion. Together, they address issues such as overconsumption and the importance of saving, while forming bonds with the creatures of the forest. The story unfolds through a series of incidents that demonstrate both the consequences of wasteful habits and the rewards of thoughtful living. Ultimately, the animals seek Father Thrift's guidance to improve their lives, and through their collective efforts, the community learns valuable lessons about cooperation, responsibility, and the beauty of nature. (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 |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Readers
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| Subject |
Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43287 |
| Release Date |
Jul 23, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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