Lightfoot the Deer by Thornton W. Burgess
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"Lightfoot the Deer" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Lightfoot, a gentle deer, as he navigates the dangers of the Green Forest, particularly the hunting season where he must avoid hunters and their guns. The narrative emphasizes themes of friendship, survival, and the cruelty of nature, illustrating the struggles of wildlife as they face threats from humans. The opening of "Lightfoot
the Deer" introduces Peter Rabbit, who is reflecting on the impending dangers that confront migratory birds like Mr. and Mrs. Quack as they make their journey south for the winter. He is soon joined by Lightfoot, the deer, with whom he discusses the unfairness of being hunted. Their conversation reveals Lightfoot’s gentle nature and allows readers to understand the larger dangers present in the forest, especially those posed by hunters. As the story unfolds, readers are given insight into animal friendships and the precarious existence they lead, setting the stage for Lightfoot's adventures and interactions with other characters such as Sammy Jay and Paddy the Beaver. The narrative synergizes elements of animal behavior with moral lessons, making it both engaging and educational for a young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lightfoot the Deer |
| Credits | Produced by Kent Fielden. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Deer -- Fiction |
| Subject | Forest animals -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4670 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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