The Tale of Grandfather Mole

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The Tale of Grandfather Mole

by Arthur Scott Bailey

EN·~1 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total
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E-text prepared by Joe Longo

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THE TALE OFGRANDFATHER MOLE

1:17
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THE TALE OFGRANDFATHER MOLE

0:01
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I. A QUEER OLD PERSON

2:41
5

II. WHAT THE CAT CAUGHT

3:20
6

III. A BREAKFAST LOST

3:00
7

IV. A NEW WAY OF TAKING A STROLL

2:47
8

V. JIMMY RABBIT CAN'T WAIT

3:25
9

VI. A HEARTY EATER

3:37
10

VII. TWO WORM-EATERS

3:27

Description

In a quiet garden tucked behind Farmer Green’s house, an eccentric mole lives a solitary, underground life. Known as Grandfather Mole, he’s a master digger with endless tunnels, a keen nose, and a surprisingly hearty appetite despite his near‑blindness. His modest home, a sprawling mound of halls, is a haven of quiet activity where he forages for angleworms and other garden critters, content with his simple, if slightly quirky, existence.

One crisp morning, the garden’s notorious cat—feared by mice and rats alike—stumbles upon the mole’s hidden world. Rather than a swift meal, the cat decides to turn the encounter into a game, sparking a playful yet tense showdown between predator and the unsuspecting, yet surprisingly resilient, digger. As the two characters circle each other, listeners are drawn into a charming tale of wit, curiosity, and the gentle humor that lives beneath the surface of everyday farm life.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (84K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-04-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

AS

Arthur Scott Bailey

1877–1949

Best known for lively children's stories about animals, birds, and insects, this American writer turned nature facts into gentle adventures. His books were popular for blending playful storytelling with details young readers could learn from along the way.

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