The Adventures of Peter Cottontail
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1914

The Adventures of Peter Cottontail

By Thornton W. Burgess

Part of the Dover Children's Thrift Classics series

A rabbit's quest for identity leads to whimsical forest adventures.

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Peter Cottontail, restless and curious, embarks on a series of whimsical adventures in the Green Forest. As he outsmarts Reddy Fox and befriends woodland creatures, Peter learns the folly of changing his name and the importance of self-acceptance. With each escapade, he discovers valuable lessons about nature, friendship, and staying true to oneself. Will Peter find contentment in his own fur, or will his antics lead him astray? Join him on this delightful journey filled with humor, heart, and the timeless charm of the natural world.

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Unhappy with his name and his house, Peter Rabbit learns to appreciate himself and his world with the help of his friends.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Reading age
8–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
NC950L
Themes & topics
Books about springBooks about animalsBooks about bunnies and rabbitsBooks about homeschooling
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.3
F&P level
~W
Publication
Published
December 11, 1991
First published
January 1, 1914
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780486269290

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