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Tinkle, the Trick Pony: His Many Adventures
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Barnum, Richard
- Series:
- Kneetime animal stories
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Tinkle, the Trick Pony: His Many Adventures" by Richard Barnum is a children's narrative featuring the escapades of a young pony, likely written in the early 20th century. The story begins with Tinkle, a curious and adventurous little pony who wishes to experience life beyond his meadow. Throughout the tale, Tinkle navigates various trials and tribulations, driven by his desire for adventure and enjoyment, embodying themes of exploration and the innocence of childhood. At the start of the story, Tinkle decides he wants to run away from the stock farm where he has lived for over a year. Discontent with his mundane life filled with grass and occasional rainstorms, he jumps over a fence and ends up in a swamp, where he quickly gets stuck and calls for help. The opening chapters introduce Tinkle's family and friends in the meadow as they search for him, showcasing friendships and community amongst the ponies and horses. As the tale unfolds, it sets the stage for Tinkle's many adventures, suggesting a journey filled with opportunities for mischief, friendship, and valuable lessons about curiosity and the consequences of one's choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 91.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
- Release date is 2020-04-16
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