The Jay Bird Who Went Tame: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Jay Bird Who Went Tame is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Breck, John.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Jay Bird Who Went Tame" by John Breck is a children's book, specifically a story from a collection titled "Told at Twilight Stories," written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the adventures and experiences of a jay bird named Chaik and a raccoon named Tad, exploring themes of friendship and adaptation as they navigate human environments and their interactions with other woodland creatures. In the tale, the injured jay bird, Chaik, is taken in by a boy named Louie and quickly grows accustomed to life within the human household, forming bonds with both Louie and the raccoon, Tad Coon. Throughout various escapades, such as discovering food in the kitchen and fending off threats from other animals, the story portrays the juxtaposition of wild and domestic life. In a neighboring barn, other animal characters—like Doctor Muskrat and Nibble Rabbit—feature in side plots involving the cleverness and survival instincts of the woodland creatures amidst their interactions with humans and the lurking dangers from predators like Killer the Weasel. Ultimately, the book conveys heartwarming lessons on companionship, safety, and the balance between nature and human existence.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Jay Bird Who Went Tame
- Author credits: Breck, John
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Birds -- Juvenile fiction
- Cows -- Juvenile fiction
- Farms -- Juvenile fiction
- Temper -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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