The tale of Rusty Wren: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The tale of Rusty Wren: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The tale of Rusty Wren is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bailey, Arthur Scott (1877–1949).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Tale of Rusty Wren" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a children's storybook written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1917. This charming narrative is part of the "Tuck-Me-In Tales" series and revolves around the lives of Rusty Wren and his family as they navigate the challenges of finding a home and raising their young. Through their adventures, the themes of family, community, and the beauty of nature are depicted in a way that is engaging for young readers. The storyline follows Rusty Wren, who seeks a suitable home for his family near Farmer Green’s dooryard. When they settle into a tin can nailed to a tree, Rusty takes pride in waking Farmer Green each morning with his cheerful singing. However, Rusty soon becomes jealous of a cuckoo clock that Farmer Green has brought home, as it seems to take over his role as the alarm clock. Throughout the tale, Rusty faces various predicaments, including the arrival of a mischievous blue jay and challenges in accommodating hired help. Ultimately, the story combines humor and life lessons, demonstrating the importance of family and friendship as Rusty juggles the joys and challenges of fatherhood amidst his charming community of woodland friends.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The tale of Rusty Wren
- Author credits: Bailey, Arthur Scott (1877–1949)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Wrens -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Humour
- Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals
- Children's Book Series
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
