The Tale of Samuel Whiskers; Or, The Roly-Poly Pudding: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers; Or, The Roly-Poly Pudding: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Tale of Samuel Whiskers; Or, The Roly-Poly Pudding is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Potter, Beatrix (1866–1943).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Tale of Samuel Whiskers; Or, The Roly-Poly Pudding" by Beatrix Potter is a charming children's book written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale features a mix of adventure and mischief, centering around a family of cats and their encounters with some cunning rats. The story highlights themes of escapades and the trials of being an anxious parent in a whimsical animal world. The narrative unfolds with Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, a worried mother, searching for her mischievous son, Tom Kitten, who has decided to hide in the chimney on baking day. Meanwhile, rats Samuel Whiskers and Anna Maria plot to turn Tom into a delicious roly-poly pudding after capturing him. The story takes a turn of suspense and humor as the cats team up to rescue Tom, leading to a chaotic series of events with the rats. Ultimately, the cats outsmart the rats, leading to a satisfying resolution where the family recovers and thrives, while the rats must relocate, highlighting the blend of cleverness and humor characteristic of Potter's work.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Tale of Samuel Whiskers; Or, The Roly-Poly Pudding
- Author credits: Potter, Beatrix (1866–1943)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Cats -- Juvenile fiction
- Children's stories, English
- Rats -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Humour
- Children's Picture Books
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