The Pirate Frog, and Other Tales

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Frisbie, W. A. (William Albert), 1867-1941.

Contributor:

Bartholomew, Charles Lewis, 1869-1949

Bartholomew, Fred. R.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Pirate Frog, and Other Tales" by W. A. Frisbie is a collection of whimsical children's poems and stories written in the early 20th century. The book features charming narratives and verses that capture the adventures of various animal characters, often showcasing imaginative scenarios and humorous twists. Through its playful storytelling and vivid illustrations, it aims to entertain and engage young readers. The book primarily follows the escapades of a mischievous frog who adopts a life of piracy, along with his hilarious crew of fellow pond creatures. In one of the notable tales, the Pirate Frog captures turtles and ducklings, only to find himself in precarious situations that highlight the wittiness and cunning of his adversaries. The collection also contains other delightful stories, such as humorous encounters with a variety of woodland and aquatic animals, each with its own clever narrative reflecting life lessons and playful jokes. Overall, the tales spark imagination and encourage a sense of fun in storytelling, making them appealing to children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2021-01-21