
THE DUCK-FOOTED HOUND - By Jim Kjelgaard - ILLUSTRATED BY MARC SIMONT
OLD JOE
HARKY
SUE
HARKY GOES FISHING
DUCKFOOT
THE SUMMER OF OLD JOE
MISS CATHBY
MELINDA
OLD JOE UP
In the crisp autumn of the Creeping Hills, a legendary coon named Old Joe rules the woods with his cunning and fierce spirit, outwitting even the most skilled hunters. A new pup, nicknamed Duckfoot for his webbed paws, arrives with an uncanny nose and a talent for both land and water, promising a fresh challenge for the seasoned raccoon. Meanwhile, Harky balances school lessons, a demanding teacher, and the bold ambitions of Melinda, a spirited girl eager to join the hunt.
As the season turns, the community of hunters and their hounds prepares for a night that could finally bring Old Joe to heel. The story captures the excitement of tracking through rust‑colored leaves, the camaraderie between people and dogs, and the quiet tension of a forest alive with unseen movement. With vivid detail and a touch of humor, the narrative invites listeners to feel the chill of the night air and the thrum of eager paws on the trail.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (185K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2012-12-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1910–1959
Best known for stories where kids, dogs, and the outdoors are inseparable, this mid-century American writer brought wilderness adventure to generations of young readers. His most famous novel, Big Red, became a Disney film after his death.
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