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The tale of Samuel Whiskers, or, The roly-poly pudding

The tale of Samuel Whiskers, or, The roly-poly pudding

Children's BooksAnimals
Pages
61
Published
1984
Language
English

Synopsis

When Tom Kitten tries to hide from his mother in the attic, he finds himself in a much stickier situation than he expected. Captured by two enormous rats, Samuel Whiskers and his wife Anna Maria, Tom is wrapped in dough and prepared as a roly-poly pudding. It is up to his family and a clever terrier to rescue him before the oven is ready.

Prose complexity
2/10

Vibe

WhimsicalTenseAdventurous
SurvivalQuest

Genres

Children's Books Animals Juvenile

About the author

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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...

Characters

Tom KittenProtagonist

A young kitten who gets into a sticky situation when he tries to hide in the attic and is captured by rats.

Samuel WhiskersAntagonist

An enormous rat who, along with his wife, captures Tom Kitten and plans to turn him into a roly-poly pudding.

Anna MariaAntagonist

Samuel Whiskers' wife, an enormous rat who helps capture Tom Kitten and prepare him as a roly-poly pudding.

Cousin RibbySupporting
Miss MoppetSupporting

One of Tom Kitten's sisters, who is also hiding from their mother.

All characters in The tale of Samuel Whiskers, or, The roly-poly pudding

Frequently asked questions

  • What happens in The Tale of Samuel Whiskers?
  • Is The Tale of Samuel Whiskers part of a series?

    Yes, The Tale of Samuel Whiskers is one of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit books. It features characters from the Peter Rabbit universe.

  • What kind of story is The Tale of Samuel Whiskers?

    It is a children's story that involves a kitten's encounter with rats. The narrative has elements of suspense and adventure, typical of Beatrix Potter's animal tales.