
I JUST A LITTLE JOKE
II GETTING ACQUAINTED
III FARMER GREEN’S TRICK
IV CROWDING THE POLE
V MISTAH MULE’S MEALS
VI SPEAKING OF HORNETS
VII A BALKY PARTNER
VIII A PIECE OF STRING
IX MISTAH MULE BEHAVES
X MINDING TOO WELL
On a bustling farmyard, the resident animals wake to a commotion sparked by the arrival of a mischievous newcomer called Mistah Mule. Old horse Ebenezer, the farm’s long‑time steady, immediately doubts the mule’s intentions while cats, dogs, hens, and a turkey chatter about kicks, jokes, and uneasy alliances. The opening scene brims with lively dialogue and rustic humor, setting a light‑hearted yet tension‑filled stage for the antics to come.
As Mistah Mule boasts about his Southern roots and his penchant for “balking” and loud “hee‑haw” laughs, Ebenezer tries to steer him toward cooperation and good manners, warning that Farmer Green’s patience is thin. Their banter reveals an unlikely partnership in the making, with each animal offering its own quirky perspective on loyalty, work, and farm life. Listeners will be drawn into a charming, dialogue‑rich tableau where humor meets heart, promising an enjoyable ride through the barn’s daily dramas.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (65K characters)
Release date
2024-07-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1877–1949
Best remembered for lively children's stories filled with talking animals, this American writer turned bits of natural history into gentle adventures young readers could easily follow. He produced more than forty books, and many of them are still widely read in digital editions today.
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