The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Potter, Beatrix (1866–1943).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse" by Beatrix Potter is a children's book written and illustrated in 1918. Based on Aesop's fable "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," the story follows Timmy Willie, a country mouse who accidentally travels to the city, and Johnny Town-Mouse, his urban counterpart. When each mouse visits the other's home, they discover the unfamiliar lifestyle—complete with frightening cats, cows, and lawnmowers—challenges their comfort. Their experiences lead both mice to a clear conclusion about where they truly belong.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
- Author credits: Potter, Beatrix (1866–1943)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fables
- Folklore
- Mice -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Children's Picture Books
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