| Author |
Thompson, Jean M. (Jean May), 1865- |
| Illustrator |
Copeland, Charles, 1858-1929 |
| Illustrator |
Reynolds, Warwick, 1880-1926 |
| Title |
Wild Kindred
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The narrow escape of Velvet Wings -- How Lhoks went back to the forest -- The trials of Peter Possum -- The Minnow Twins -- How Porcupine Ridge was settled -- Methuselah, the tyrant of Black Pond -- Mahug, the champion diver -- Fierce Star Nose, the burrower -- The loyalty of Silver Wing, the gull -- How Kos-Ko-Menos, the kingfisher, won his belt -- The wit of Clown-face, the badger -- The sugar camp on Lone Mountain -- The peril of the snowy egrets -- Mogul, the last buffalo of the herd -- The last panther on Cushman Range -- Nemox, the crafty robber of the marshes.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Wild Kindred" by Jean M. Thompson is a collection of animal stories written in the early 20th century. The book presents various tales that explore the lives and adventures of different woodland creatures, with each chapter focusing on different characters like bats, a panther, possums, and loons, among others. The stories offer vivid descriptions of their challenges and relationships in the wild, emphasizing themes of survival, family, and the interconnectedness of nature. The opening of "Wild Kindred" introduces us to a lively scene in an old barn where swallows arrive for the summer, bustled with energy and yearnings for new homes. Amidst this commotion, two sleeping bats, Velvet Wings and a smaller, timorous bat, are awakened and venture into life outside their cobweb-covered retreat. The narrative showcases the humorous and clumsy antics of the bats, exploring their initial struggles, while hinting at darker elements as a ferret, the new menace in the barn, poses an immediate threat to them and the other barn inhabitants. This engaging start sets the tone for a series of interconnected tales involving the wild and their inherent dramas, inviting readers into the intricate world of forest creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60659 |
| Release Date |
Nov 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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