Washer the Raccoon

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Washer the Raccoon

by George Ethelbert Walsh

EN·~1 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total

INTRODUCTION TO THE TWILIGHT ANIMAL STORIES By the Author

2:16

STORY ONE WASHER’S FIRST ADVENTURE

7:11

STORY TWO WASHER IS CARRIED TO THE WOLF’S DEN

7:21

STORY THREE MOTHER WOLF TAKES A HAND

7:00

STORY FOUR MOTHER WOLF SAVES WASHER’S LIFE

7:09

STORY FIVE SNEAKY VISITS BLACK WOLF

7:15

STORY SIX MOTHER WOLF DECIDES TO ADOPT WASHER

7:18

STORY SEVEN WASHER LEARNS HE IS NOT A WOLF

6:51

STORY EIGHT THE CUBS TREE A STRANGER

7:07

STORY NINE WASHER SAVES ONE OF HIS OWN PEOPLE

7:05

Description

In this charming collection, the woods come alive with a lively cast of animal friends whose playful spirits invite young listeners to explore nature’s wonders through imagination. The narrator gently guides readers into a world where rabbits, squirrels, bears and deer share brave, heart‑warming tales that feel both familiar and magical. It’s a celebration of curiosity, kindness and the simple joy of wandering among trees and streams.

The first story follows Washer, the youngest of three raccoon siblings, as he discovers the sparkling allure of Rocky Falls near Beaver Pond. Beneath the glittering spray, his youthful daring leads him farther than his mother’s safe‑zone instructions, and the swift current soon tests his courage and quick thinking. As the adventure unfolds, Washer learns that even the most beautiful places can hide hidden risks, and that a brave heart can find a way forward.

Listeners will be drawn into Washer’s bright, sunny day of play, feeling the rush of the river and the tug of sibling camaraderie, while gently absorbing a timeless lesson about responsibility and the wonder of the natural world.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (112K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2013-04-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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George Ethelbert Walsh

1865–1941

A prolific American writer who moved easily between newspaper work, popular fiction, and children's animal stories, he left behind a remarkably wide-ranging body of books. His adventures and gentle forest tales helped make him a familiar name to early 20th-century readers.

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