Lightfoot, the Leaping Goat: His Many Adventures

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barnum, Richard

Contributor:

Rogers, Walter S. (Walter Stanton), 1870-1937.

Series:

Kneetime animal stories

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lightfoot, the Leaping Goat: His Many Adventures" by Richard Barnum is a children's adventure story written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the lively exploits of Lightfoot, a spirited young goat who embarks on various adventures alongside his companions, including Blackie and Mike, the son of the Widow Malony. The story presents themes of curiosity, determination, and the importance of friendship, while inviting readers into the whimsical world of Lightfoot and his escapades. At the start of the tale, Lightfoot's ambition leads him to explore the high rocks near his home, much to the concerns of his fellow goats. Despite warnings, he attempts to ascend and eventually finds himself facing the challenge of a larger goat, Mr. Sharp-horn. In a bid to avoid being butted away, Lightfoot leaps over the rocky edge, which leads to a series of surprising circumstances, including a daring jump onto a nearby shanty. The opening sets the tone for a charming narrative filled with adventure and humor, as Lightfoot's journey unfolds through encounters with children, other animals, and a growing sense of his own capabilities. (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: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2020-05-04