
LIGHTFOOT THE LEAPING GOAT
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I LIGHTFOOT’S BIG LEAP
CHAPTER II LIGHTFOOT IS HURT
CHAPTER III LIGHTFOOT SAVES A GIRL
CHAPTER IV LIGHTFOOT AND THE WAGON
CHAPTER V LIGHTFOOT IN THE PARK
CHAPTER VI LIGHTFOOT BUTTS A BOY
CHAPTER VII LIGHTFOOT ON A BOAT
CHAPTER VIII LIGHTFOOT ON A VOYAGE
Lightfoot is a spirited goat who refuses to settle for ordinary pastures. Living on the rocky hillside beside a modest shanty, he dreams of leaping onto the high cliffs where the sweetest grass grows, despite warnings from his cautious companion, Blackie. His bold attempts to scale the craggy heights set off a series of playful mishaps and surprising discoveries, each one testing his agility and determination.
Along the way, Lightfoot forms a lively bond with the Malony family, especially the freckled boy Mike, who often drags him on impromptu rides and shares treats that spark his curiosity. The goat’s antics draw the attention of neighboring animals and the larger herd, creating a charming mix of rivalry and camaraderie. As Lightfoot’s confidence grows, his daring jumps become the talk of the hillside, promising more light‑hearted escapades for this lovable leaper.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (122K characters)
Series
Kneetime animal stories
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-05-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known as the name behind a lively run of early 20th-century animal stories, this “author” was actually a house pseudonym tied to one of America’s most famous children’s book producers. The books were created for young readers and helped build the warm, playful world of series fiction.
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