Bear Brownie: The Life of a Bear by Harry Perry Robinson
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About this eBook
| Author | Robinson, Harry Perry, 1859-1930 |
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| Editor | Fielding, Jane |
| Title | Bear Brownie: The Life of a Bear |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Bear Brownie: The Life of a Bear" by Harry Perry Robinson is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. It tells the story of Brownie, a bear cub living in the Rocky Mountains, who shares his experiences and observations about his life, family, and the challenges posed by nature, including encounters with humans. The narrative is infused with anthropomorphism, enabling readers to connect with Brownie's thoughts and feelings as he navigates the bear world. At the start of the story, Brownie reflects on his early days as a cub, recounting playful memories with his sister Kahwa and their parents. He describes the thrilling adventures of tumbling down hills, the comfort of their den, and the joys of exploring the hillside home with family. As he matures, he faces threats from larger animals, and a significant change occurs when humans enter their habitat—spilling forth tales of their dangerous nature and creating a surreal sense of worry and curiosity among Brownie and his family. The opening chapters set a delightful and perilous tone, introducing themes of family, the innocence of youth, and the looming specter of human encroachment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Bears -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31414 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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