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The tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

The tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

Children's BooksAnimals
Pages
28
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

Jemima Puddle-Duck is determined to find a quiet place to hatch her eggs away from the farm. She meets a charming gentleman with sandy whiskers who offers her a nesting spot in his shed, unaware of his true intentions. It takes the intervention of Kep the collie to save her from becoming the main course of a dinner party.

Prose complexity
2/10

Vibe

WhimsicalLightheartedTense
SurvivalReluctant Hero

Genres

Children's Books Animals Juvenile

Authors

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Beatrix Potter

Helen Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first published work in 1902. Her books, including 23 Tales, have sold more than 250 million copies. Potter was also a pioneer of merchandising—in 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the olde...

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Colin Twinn

Colin Twinn writes engaging stories for young readers, including the popular Teddy Trucks series with titles like Gerry the Star and Rosie's Day Out. His other works include The Missing Parcel and his

Characters

Jemima Puddle-DuckProtagonist

A duck determined to find a quiet place to hatch her eggs away from the farm.

The Fox-GentlemanAntagonist
Gentleman with sandy whiskersAntagonist

A charming gentleman who offers Jemima Puddle-Duck a nesting spot, but has sinister intentions.

The PupsSupporting
KepSupporting

A collie who intervenes to save Jemima Puddle-Duck from danger.

All characters in The tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

Frequently asked questions

  • Is "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" part of a series?

    Yes, "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" is one of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit books. It is often considered part of the larger collection of her animal stories.

  • What kind of story is "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"?

    "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" is a classic children's story that features farm animals and a cautionary tale. It tells of a duck's attempt to hatch her eggs away from the farm and the danger she encounters.