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Uncle Wiggily on roller skates Or, What happened when the Skillery Skallery Alligator gave chase; and, Uncle Wiggily is snowballed by the Fox and Wolf; also, Uncle Wiggily plays a joke on the Wolf

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Uncle Wiggily on roller skates Or, What happened when the Skillery Skallery Alligator gave chase; and, Uncle Wiggily is snowballed by the Fox and Wolf; also, Uncle Wiggily plays a joke on the Wolf

by Howard Roger Garis

EN·~14 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

14:17

Description

Uncle Wiggily, the kindly old rabbit, is coaxed onto a pair of roller skates by his enthusiastic niece, Baby Bunty. Though he doubts his age and balance, the two set off down a sun‑lit path, with Bunty showing him the basics while the garden hums with chirps and chuckles. Their friendly rivalry quickly turns into a clumsy dance of wobbles and giggles.

As they pick up speed, Uncle Wiggily attempts a few daring tricks, only to tumble into a muddy puddle at the bottom of a steep hill. The sudden splash sends his legs flying apart, leaving him flailing and begging for rescue. Baby Bunty rushes to his side, but the situation seems hopeless until an unexpected voice calls out from the brush.

A sly alligator appears, offering a surprising hand (or tail) to steady the wobbling rabbit. Their brief partnership hints at further slapstick mishaps and clever problem‑solving in the whimsical woodlands. Listeners will enjoy the lively narration, playful sound‑effects, and the warm humor that makes this classic tale feel fresh on every listen.

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Uncle Wiggily on roller skates Or, What happened when the Skillery Skallery Alligator gave chase; and, Uncle Wiggily is snowballed by the Fox and Wolf; also, Uncle Wiggily plays a joke on the Wolf Or, What happened when the Skillery Skallery Alligator gave chase; and, Uncle Wiggily is snowballed by the Fox and Wolf; also, Uncle Wiggily plays a joke on the Wolf

Language

en

Duration

~14 minutes (13K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Charles E. Graham & Co, 1919.

Credits

David Edwards, PrimeNumber and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Feb 11, 2023

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Howard Roger Garis

Howard Roger Garis

1873–1962

Best remembered as the creator of Uncle Wiggily, he helped shape early American children's fiction with stories that mixed gentle humor, adventure, and everyday warmth. He also wrote a remarkable number of series books, both under his own name and for the Stratemeyer Syndicate.

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