The Tale of Fatty Coon by Arthur Scott Bailey
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| Author | Bailey, Arthur Scott, 1877-1949 |
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| Title | The Tale of Fatty Coon |
| Series Title | Sleepy-Time Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Tale of Fatty Coon" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's novel written in the early 20th century, likely during the 1910s. The story follows Fatty Coon, a plump and greedy raccoon, as he embarks on a series of adventures filled with humorous mishaps and encounters with various woodland creatures. The book's central topic revolves around Fatty's insatiable appetite and the consequences that come with his gluttony and curiosity. The narrative introduces Fatty Coon living with his family near a swamp, where he constantly seeks out food, whether it be fish, frogs, or turtle eggs. Throughout the chapters, Fatty experiences a variety of adventures, including misunderstandings with other animals, attempts to steal food from Farmer Green's fields, and narrowly escaping danger from a goshawk and a dog. Despite his follies, Fatty remains humorous and endearing, illustrating valuable lessons about greed, curiosity, and the importance of family. Through a charming and whimsical lens, the story captures the vibrant life of woodland creatures, making it an engaging read for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Raccoon -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5701 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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