| Author |
Garis, Howard Roger, 1873-1962 |
| Illustrator |
Campbell, Lang, 1882-1937 |
| Title |
Uncle Wiggily on roller skates
Or, What happened when the Skillery Skallery Alligator gave chase; and, Uncle Wiggily is snowballed by the Fox and Wolf; also, Uncle Wiggily plays a joke on the Wolf
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| Original Publication |
United States: Charles E. Graham & Co, 1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, PrimeNumber and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Uncle Wiggily on Roller Skates" by Howard Roger Garis is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century. The book features the whimsical adventures of Uncle Wiggily, a kind and gentle bunny rabbit gentleman, who engages in various playful escapades alongside his animal friends. Through a blend of fantasy and humorous situations, the stories revolve around themes of friendship, fun, and the importance of not taking oneself too seriously. In this delightful collection, Uncle Wiggily embarks on a roller skating adventure after being encouraged by Baby Bunty, a young rabbit girl. Despite his initial hesitations and comical mishaps on skates, Uncle Wiggily perseveres and learns to enjoy the experience, even outsmarting a pursuing Alligator. The narratives also include encounters with the mischievous Fox and Wolf, who attempt to trick Uncle Wiggily but end up thwarted by his cleverness and the help of his friends during a snowy battle. The book captures the spirit of childhood and the joys of playful imagination, making it a charming read for children. (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 |
Wit and humor, Juvenile
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| Subject |
Rabbits -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Uncle Wiggily (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Snowballs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Roller skates -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70017 |
| Release Date |
Feb 11, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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