Billy Whiskers' Travels

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Montgomery, Frances Trego, 1858-1925

Contributor:

Williams, Carll B.

Series:

The Billy Whiskers series. Vol. 4

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Billy Whiskers' Travels" by Frances Trego Montgomery is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Billy, a spirited young goat, as he escapes from a Swiss farm and embarks on a series of mischief-filled escapades across various landscapes. The vibrant narrative captures themes of independence, bravery, and the bond between Billy and his mother as they navigate their way through challenges in the wild and different cities. The opening of the book introduces Billy, a lively goat who is impatient to explore the world beyond the confines of his farm. Unhappy with his life, he orchestrates a comical escape by surprising Farmer Klausen and his neighbor Hans with his antics. As he leads a charming banter with his mother, his journey takes a twist when she decides to join him for safety. Together, they encounter both funny and perilous situations, such as a confrontation with a wild boar. By the end of the opening chapter, they find themselves in a series of adventures filled with laughter and chaos, setting the stage for Billy's continued explorations and the longing to reunite with his mother amidst all the unfolding mischief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2013-10-02