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The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat: Unabridged, In Easy-to-Read Type (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) Paperback – November 8, 1993

by Thornton W. Burgess (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 170 ratings
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Even in the peaceful, sun-splashed world of the Green Forest, the Laughing Brook, and the Smiling Pool, trouble sometimes makes an appearance and disturbs the lives of the animals living there. And so it is in this charming story about Jerry Muskrat and his friends Little Joe Otter, Spotty the Turtle, Grandfather Frog, and Billy Mink. First, Farmer Brown's boy has set nasty traps all around the Smiling Pool and that spells trouble for Jerry and the other creatures who live in and around the Pool. Wise old Grandfather Frog must think long and hard to come up with a solution for that problem. Then, suddenly, the water in the Laughing Brook stops flowing and before long, the Smiling Pool drops to alarming levels. Something must be done, but what? Children will love finding out as they read or listen to this classic Thornton W. Burgess fable, which combines the fun of a good story with important lessons about kindness, stick-to-itiveness, cooperation, and other virtues. Six full-page illustrations, based on originals by Harrison Cady, enhance the text, newly reset in large, easy-to-read type.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    96 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 8
  5. Lexile measure
    950L
  6. Dimensions
    5.2 x 0.26 x 8.21 inches
  7. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  8. Publication date
    November 8, 1993
  9. ISBN-10
    0486278174
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0486278179
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The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat

Dover Children's Thrift
Dover Children's Thrift Classics

This affordable series features dozens of classic stories and poems for children ages 8 and up. Most feature the complete text but some have been adapted for young readers.

The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat

Author and conservationist Thornton Burgess (1874–1965) wrote thousands of animal stories for children, starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind.

As children read or listen to this classic tale they will learn lessons about kindness, stick-to-itiveness, cooperation, and other virtues. This title includes enhanced text, newly reset in large, easy-to-read type with six full-page illustrations, based on originals by Harrison Cady.

Thornton Burgess

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Author and conservationist Thornton W. Burgess (1874–1965) wrote thousands of animal stories for children, starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind. Burgess's tales convey his fascination with wildlife and his concern for nature, teaching gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (November 8, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486278174
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486278179
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 14 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 950L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 8
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.96 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.26 x 8.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 170 ratings

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Dee Dee
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful all over again....
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2011
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I read all of the Thornton W. Burgess books I could get my hands on when I was a child. I saw this as a free download for my new Kindle and decided to read it again, just for fun.

Jerry Muskrat is a delightful story that teaches lessons about nature, friendship, teamwork and taking responsibility. Children of all ages who love Mother Nature and all her creatures will enjoy this story (and the rest of the Thornton W. Burgess collection, as well).

The only sad thing about the Kindle version of this book is that the illustrations were not included.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Darling books
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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Full of virtues and morals and wonderful lessons for young people. A great series of books to read from nightly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reading my childhood favorites
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2021
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Jerry Muskrat is the same little creature as he was 50 years ago. During Covid I decided to re-read my childhood classics and luckily Kindle can download most of the books I've looked for so far. I love that feature and have been reading one grownup book and then a childhood book. So far, the childhood books have provided more enjoyment to me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Five Minute Stories
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2015
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Great five minute stories that I remember reading as a kid and now I can start reading them to my daughter. Simple and easy to understand, many of the stories teach lessons about morals, instead of mindless blather. I am enjoying reading through the series again.
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Tree
4.0 out of 5 stars Overall good
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019
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It is a good story with good message and morals, however it has a tendency to be a bit repetitive.
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Yseult
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite story from childhood
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021
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This was one of my favorite books as a child. My book was lost so I was thrilled to see it still available. I reread it and passed it along to my nephew and niece for their enjoyment.
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Elliana
5.0 out of 5 stars Its like being a kid again
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2009
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I read all the Thornton Burgess books as a kid and wanted to collect as many as I could. I sat down one morning and what a treat to relax and read about Jerry. It was like being a kid again. Maybe my grandkids will like them, maybe they won't, but these paperbacks are as good as the originals.
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Little Red Hen
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for third or fourth graders
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2013
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U can read a chapter of this book to your class on an afternoon after they're caught up on their work as a reward and they'll be learning about wildlife even while they giggle. It's also a good book for a child to read to a parent at night or alone and fun for an adult to zip through too.
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JaneAKing
5.0 out of 5 stars its great
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2023
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I was given these books as a child and loved them. I hope my great grandchildren enjoy them as much as I did
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Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2016
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very wise books
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2nimm
5.0 out of 5 stars livre pour enfants très intéressant mais mal illustré
Reviewed in France on August 26, 2012
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livre anglophone broché souple en papier recyclé format moyen réédition récente (1993) d'un classique de 1914 faisant partie d'une grande série d'histoires animalières pour enfants valorisant la protection de la faune nord-américaine; dans cet épisode, on assiste aux aventures de Jerry MUSKRAT le rat musqué au sein de la communauté des animaux de la Forêt Verte; cette fable un peu moraliste mais tellement attendrissante ravira tous les enfants et même les plus grands à l'heure où les préoccupations de protection de la faune sont devenues plus partagées (l'auteur pourrait être considéré comme visionnaire pour l'époque!); les illustrations sont indigentes dans cette édition bon marché (quelques gravures n&b) mais ce petit livre est à acheter sans réserve pour lire ou faire lire à vos enfants ou petits-enfants soit en le traduisant soit directement en anglais dès qu'ils se seront familiarisés avec cette langue!
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars Memories
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2022
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Got the series for my children. My mother m read me these when I was a child. Wonderful memories.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My little grand nephews just love this book and all the other Thornton Burgess books ...
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2018
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My little grand nephews just love this book and all the other Thornton Burgess books that have been read to them!
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