| Author |
Chaffee, Allen, 1884-1985 |
| Illustrator |
Lathrop, Dorothy Pulis, 1891-1980 |
| Title |
The Adventures of Fleet Foot and Her Fawns
A True-to-Nature Story for Children and Their Elders
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank
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| Summary |
"The Adventures of Fleet Foot and Her Fawns" by Allen Chaffee is a children's story written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Fleet Foot, a doe, and her two fawns as they navigate the challenges of life in the woods, learning survival skills and facing natural predators. The book emphasizes the importance of education and instinct in the animal kingdom, as well as the bond between mother and offspring. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to Fleet Foot and her fawns, who are in a laurel copse near Lone Lake. The fawns are initially terrified by a nearby lynx, but their mother reassures them and begins to teach them essential survival techniques. Through gentle play, she imparts knowledge about danger signals, leaping, and proper foot placement for safe navigation in the woods. As they grow, they encounter frisky foxes, other deer, and the excitement of exploring their surroundings. The opening chapters establish a vivid natural world where the primary themes of learning, family, and instinct come to life, making it a delightful read for young audiences. (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 |
Farmers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Deer -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35749 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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