Grand-Daddy Whiskers, M.D.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leonard, Nellie M. (Nellie Mabel), 1875-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Grand-Daddy Whiskers, M.D." by Nellie M. Leonard is a whimsical children's novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Grand-Daddy Whiskers, a mouse who becomes a doctor for his woodland friends in a village near Pond Lily Lake. The book explores themes of community, education, and the adventures that come with helping others, all set against a charming backdrop of anthropomorphic animal characters. In this engaging tale, Grand-Daddy Whiskers and his family leave their attic home to assist the woodland creatures, responding to a call for help due to various ailments affecting the local animal population. Alongside his granddaughter Dot, who becomes a teacher, and his family, Whiskers navigates humorous and heartfelt challenges, including engaging with characters like Lady Spider and Squire Cricket. As the seasons change, they face trials such as a woods fire and the whims of mischievous youngsters, ultimately fostering a sense of camaraderie and growth. The story culminates in new beginnings as the community bonds together, teaching lessons about kindness and cooperation throughout their escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, S.R. Ellison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2005-04-01