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The Adventures of Prickly Porky: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Adventures of Prickly Porky: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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The Adventures of Prickly Porky is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) (1874–1965).

Catalogue synopsis

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"The Adventures of Prickly Porky" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's book written in the early 20th century. This classic tale introduces young readers to friendly woodland creatures and their adventures, focusing on the character of Prickly Porky the Porcupine. The story is likely to explore themes of friendship, bravery, and the importance of understanding one another despite differences. The narrative follows various woodland animals as they encounter Prickly Porky and the misunderstandings that arise from his unique appearance. The story begins with Happy Jack Squirrel discovering peculiar sharp objects in the forest, leading to a series of events that introduce other characters like Peter Rabbit and Reddy Fox. Their reactions to Prickly Porky highlight themes of fear and acceptance among different species. As the animals come together to confront their fears and work through misunderstandings, they ultimately learn valuable lessons about friendship and courage, culminating in humorous situations that capture the charm of Burgess's storytelling.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The Adventures of Prickly Porky
  • Author credits: Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) (1874–1965)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Animals -- Juvenile fiction
  • Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
  • Porcupines -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Humour
  • Children's Book Series
  • Children's Literature

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