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Uncle Wiggily's Auto Sled or, How Mr. Hedgehog Helped Him Get Up the Slippery Hill; and, How Uncle Wiggily Made a Snow Pudding. Also, What Happened in the Snow Fort

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Uncle Wiggily's Auto Sled or, How Mr. Hedgehog Helped Him Get Up the Slippery Hill; and, How Uncle Wiggily Made a Snow Pudding. Also, What Happened in the Snow Fort

by Howard Roger Garis

EN·~17 minutes·1 chapter

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1 total

17:03

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Uncle Wiggily sets off with Nurse Jane Fuzzy‑Wuzzy in his curious auto sled, hoping a quick ride will be more comfortable than a traditional sleigh. The pair soon confront a icy, steep hill where the wheels spin uselessly and the sled refuses to move forward. Their friends—Jackie, Peetie, and a handy muskrat lady—try various tricks, from pushing to attaching dog sleds, but the hill remains stubbornly slippery.

Just when frustration peaks, Mr. Porcupine Hedgehog strolls by, offering a clever fix: his sharp quills can be fastened to the front wheels like improvised spikes. With a little teamwork, the hedgehog’s quills are tied on, and the auto sled gains the grip it needs to tackle the incline. Listeners will enjoy the lively banter, inventive problem‑solving, and the gentle humor that makes this winter adventure a charming slice of classic woodland fun.

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Uncle Wiggily's Auto Sled or, How Mr. Hedgehog Helped Him Get Up the Slippery Hill; and, How Uncle Wiggily Made a Snow Pudding. Also, What Happened in the Snow Fort or, How Mr. Hedgehog Helped Him Get Up the Slippery Hill; and, How Uncle Wiggily Made a Snow Pudding. Also, What Happened in the Snow Fort

Language

en

Duration

~17 minutes (16K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Nov 7, 2015

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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