The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse

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The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~1 hours·1 chapter

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by Thornton W. Burgess

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Description

Danny Meadow Mouse spends his mornings perched on the doorstep, heart heavy with worry over a single, stubby tail. A visit from his sleek cousin Whitefoot, whose elegant long tail sways like a banner, sparks a sudden wave of envy and self‑doubt. As the meadow awakens, Danny’s thoughts tumble from imagined flaws to the familiar chatter of neighbors—Jimmy Skunk’s nod, Peter Rabbit’s gruff greeting, and the lingering memory of a narrow escape from Reddy Fox.

Despite his inner turmoil, Danny’s day quickly fills with the simple pleasures of meadow life. He darts through hide‑and‑seek games, listens to the hoots of Hooty the Owl, and discovers that even the tiniest of tails can lead to brave deeds. Along the way, friendly creatures and mischievous foxes remind him that courage often comes in unexpected packages, urging him to look beyond appearances and find his own kind of confidence.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (83K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by K Nordquist, E & R Nordquist, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-05-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

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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