| Creator |
Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965 |
| Illustrator |
Cady, Harrison, 1877-1970 |
| Title |
The Adventures of Sammy Jay
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Adventures of Sammy Jay" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's book written in the early 20th century. The book is a delightful collection of stories about Sammy Jay, a mischievous blue jay, and his interactions with other forest animals. Its lively narrative captures themes of trickery, friendship, and the challenges of living in the wild. In this charming tale, readers follow Sammy Jay, known for his sly behavior and love of stirring up trouble within the Green Forest. Throughout the narrative, Sammy attempts to steal food from his neighbors, particularly Chatterer the Red Squirrel, leading to various playful encounters and conflicts. He often finds himself at odds with other animals, each having their own personality and clever responses to Sammy's antics. As Sammy navigates through his adventures, he learns valuable lessons about honesty, the importance of friendship, and the consequences of his actions, making it an engaging read for children that blends humor with moral lessons. (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 |
Birds -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Blue jay -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43596 |
| Release Date |
Aug 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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