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...
The tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
The tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
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.
Vibe
Genres
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.
Subjects
Places
Edition
The Tale of Jemima Puddle-DuckeBook, 2005
28 pages
Project GutenbergLanguage: English5 editions available
You May Also Like
More books exploring survival
More Children's Books from 2001
More whimsical Juvenile books
More Juvenile books
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.