The Adventures of Happy Jack
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1918 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Adventures of Happy Jack

By Thornton W. Burgess

Part of the Dover Children's Thrift Classics series

A squirrel's peaceful life shatters when a deadly predator arrives.

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128 pages· 22,620 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Happy Jack Squirrel's carefree days guarding his hickory nuts are upended when Shadow the Weasel appears, threatening his very existence. As he races through the Green Forest, Jack must outwit his cunning foe. Will his tricks be enough to escape, or will Shadow's pursuit prove too relentless? Join Jack in a tale of survival, friendship, and the unexpected lessons of nature.

From the publisher

Happy Jack Squirrel fills his days with fun and foolishness – even while jealously guarding his winter supply of hickory nuts from his mischief-making cousin, Chatterer the Red Squirrel, and playful Striped Chipmunk.But the bouncing, bushy-tailed creature’s days of comfort and security are threatened when he wakes one morning to find his worst dream come true: Shadow the Weasel is close by, and Happy Jack finds himself running for his life, trying every trick he knows to get away from his enemy.With gentle charm and good-natured humor, master storyteller Thornton Burgess once again draws youngsters into the timeless world of the Green Forest and the Green Meadows where young readers learn about nature and are encouraged to love the “lesser folk in fur and feathers.”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
22,620
Reading age
8–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about thriftBooks about honestyBooks about animalsBooks about sharingBooks about forest life
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 28, 2004
First published
January 1, 1918
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780486433219

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