Forest Friends by Royal Dixon
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"Forest Friends" by Royal Dixon is a collection of whimsical stories for children written in the early 20th century. The book features various animal characters, exploring themes of friendship, community, and the joys and challenges of nature and social gatherings. Through charming narratives, it captures the essence of animal behaviors and interactions in a light-hearted and entertaining way. The opening of "Forest Friends" sets the stage in a beautifully described forest where
various animals gather for a moonlit dance planned by Mr. Tapir. The animals, including Mrs. Elephant, Mrs. Kangaroo, and Mrs. Leopard, express their spirited competitiveness as they prepare to showcase their dancing talents for a prize. The text depicts Mrs. Elephant's determination and her secretly practiced dance, establishing her as a heartwarming and determined character. This introduction beautifully hints at themes of celebration, rivalry, and resilience that will likely resonate throughout the stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dixon, Royal, 1885-1962 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | McCourt, Robert Shepard, 1890- |
| LoC No. | 16016257 |
| Title | Forest Friends |
| Original Publication | United States: Frederick A. Stokes Company,1916. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68198 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 349 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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