
By Thornton W. Burgess
CHAPTER I: Whitefoot Spends A Happy Winter
CHAPTER II: Whitefoot Sees Queer Things
CHAPTER III: Farmer Brown's Boy Becomes Acquainted
CHAPTER IV: Whitefoot Grows Anxious
CHAPTER V: The End Of Whitefoot's Worries
CHAPTER VI: A Very Careless Jump
CHAPTER VII: Whitefoot Gives Up Hope
CHAPTER VIII: The Rescue
CHAPTER IX: Two Timid Persons Meet
Whitefoot the wood mouse lives in the bustling Green Forest, where every rustle could mean a predator on the prowl. He has learned to savor each moment, keeping past worries behind and postponing future anxieties until they arrive. This winter he discovers a snug hole in Farmer Brown’s sugar‑house, builds a tiny nest beneath a stack of wood, and settles in for what feels like the coziest season yet.
Even in his safe sugar‑house, Whitefoot remains ever‑watchful, aware that bears, weasels, owls and even crows sometimes haunt the woods. His gentle optimism draws the attention of other forest residents, some curious, some cautious. As the snow drifts deeper, his quiet world begins to stir, promising new encounters and subtle tests of the brave little mouse’s hopeful spirit.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (103K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Kent Fielden, and David Widger
Release date
2003-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1965
A beloved storyteller of the natural world, he turned forests, meadows, and marshes into lively neighborhoods where animal characters taught gentle lessons about kindness, caution, and curiosity. His books helped generations of young readers see wildlife with affection and respect.
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