Rago and Goni, the Tree-Dweller Children

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wiley, Belle

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rago and Goni, the Tree-Dweller Children" by Belle Wiley is a children's adventure book written in the early 20th century. This story follows Rago and Goni, two siblings living in a prehistoric setting among the trees, exploring their daily lives, the challenges they face from wild animals, and the importance of family and community in a time of survival. The narrative weaves together themes of bravery, resourcefulness, and the instinctual connection to nature that guides the children's every move. The book recounts the adventures of Rago, age twelve, and his younger sister Goni, age seven, as they navigate their existence in the treetops, constantly vigilant against predators such as panthers and wolves. As they gather food like berries and nuts, the siblings encounter various animals, showcasing their developing skills and knowledge of the forest environment. Throughout the story, they transition from a solitary existence to joining a group of Tree-dwellers, where they learn how to use fire for protection and sustenance, ultimately participating in community life, symbolizing growth, safety, and belonging. The narrative culminates with the children embracing their place within the clan, underscoring the themes of courage and kinship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 94.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2019-07-09