
HAPPY JACK - BY - THORNTON W. BURGESS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I - HAPPY JACK DROPS A NUT
CHAPTER II - THE QUARREL
CHAPTER III - STRIPED CHIPMUNK IS KEPT VERY BUSY
CHAPTER IV - HAPPY JACK AND CHATTERER FEEL FOOLISH
CHAPTER V - HAPPY JACK SUSPECTS STRIPED CHIPMUNK
CHAPTER VI - HAPPY JACK SPIES ON STRIPED CHIPMUNK
CHAPTER VII - STRIPED CHIPMUNK HAS FUN WITH HAPPY JACK
CHAPTER VIII - HAPPY JACK TURNS BURGLAR
In the bright hush of a fall morning, a sprightly gray squirrel awakens before the sun, eager to claim a hidden stash of ripe hickory nuts perched high in a towering tree. He boasts that the bounty is his alone, humming a jaunty tune as he surveys the forest below, unaware that his cousin Chatterer, a fiery‑red squirrel, is marching toward the same branch, muttering in irritation.
When a clumsy slip sends a massive nut tumbling onto Chatterer’s head, accusations fly and a heated quarrel erupts between the two cousins. Their shouting disrupts the tranquil forest, turning a simple misunderstanding into a clash of pride and selfishness. As they argue, the story gently raises questions about sharing, generosity, and how small actions can ripple through a community.
Through lively illustrations and rhythmic verses, listeners are invited to watch the brothers‑in‑squirrels navigate their differences, hinting at the possibility of cooperation and the value of looking beyond one’s own cravings.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (116K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Schulze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-09-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1965
A beloved storyteller of the natural world, he turned forests, meadows, and marshes into lively neighborhoods where animal characters taught gentle lessons about kindness, caution, and curiosity. His books helped generations of young readers see wildlife with affection and respect.
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