Tamba, the Tame Tiger: His Many Adventures

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Tamba, the Tame Tiger: His Many Adventures

by Richard Barnum

EN·~2 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total

TAMBA THE TAME TIGER

0:57

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:23

CHAPTER I TAMBA IS CROSS

11:49

CHAPTER II TAMBA’S FUNNY TRICK

8:34

CHAPTER III TAMBA PLAYS A JOKE

9:39

CHAPTER IV TAMBA IN A WRECK

10:21

CHAPTER V TAMBA IN A BARN

9:46

CHAPTER VI TAMBA MEETS TINKLE

12:09

CHAPTER VII TAMBA AND SQUINTY

10:07

CHAPTER VIII TAMBA IN THE CITY

9:05

Description

In the bustling world of a traveling circus, a striped tiger named Tamba lives behind iron bars, sharing his space with a colorful cast of animal friends. When a playful lion’s tail accidentally slips into Tamba’s cage, the tiger’s pride flares and a lively quarrel erupts, drawing the attention of the gentle elephant, the dancing bear, and the ever‑cheerful hippo. Their banter reveals Tamba’s hidden longing for the jungle and a painful splinter lodged in his paw, explaining his sudden irritability.

Through humorous dialogue and vivid illustrations, the story invites listeners to watch the animals negotiate friendship, forgiveness, and the challenges of life far from home. As Tamba learns to accept help and understand his companions, the tale gently explores themes of empathy and belonging, making it a charming adventure for young listeners who love animals and circus wonder.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (126K 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

Jun 28, 2020

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Richard Barnum

Richard Barnum

Best known as a house name rather than a single person, this byline was used for lively children's stories filled with talking animals and easygoing adventure. The books were created as part of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the famous series-fiction operation behind many early 20th-century favorites.

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