The Wishing-Stone Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965.

Contributor:

Cady, Harrison, 1877-1970

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Wishing-Stone Stories" by Thornton W. Burgess is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The book follows a young boy named Tommy who finds a mysterious wishing-stone that grants him the ability to transform into various animals, such as a meadow-mouse or a partridge, allowing him to experience the world from their perspectives. Through Tommy's adventures, the stories explore themes of curiosity, empathy for nature, and the lessons learned from embracing different perspectives. At the start of the book, Tommy is introduced as a sulky boy who is dissatisfied with the mundane tasks of farm life, wishing for more excitement. After expressing a desire to be a meadow-mouse, he magically transforms into one and discovers the joys and dangers of being a small creature in nature. As he adjusts to his new identity, he learns about the constant threats from predators and the importance of hard work and community among the meadow inhabitants. This opening not only sets the tone for Tommy's adventures but also hints at the educational themes that run throughout the collection, making it a valuable read for young audiences seeking both entertainment and moral lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-10-09