
In a bustling forest filled with chatty breezes and wise old frogs, Happy Jack Squirrel stumbles upon a handful of strange, sharp objects scattered on the ground. Curious and a bit careless, he pricks himself and wonders what could have grown without roots or leaves. His discovery quickly becomes the talk of the woods, sparking both excitement and caution among its inhabitants.
Peter Rabbit, ever impatient, darts after the mysterious items and ends up with a painful poke to his foot, proving that the curiosities are more than just odd decorations. The news spreads like wind through the trees, reaching Grandfather Frog, who offers puzzling riddles about things that “grow without growing on a plant.” As the breezes race to the treetops for answers, a towering stranger looms above the poplar, hinting that the forest’s newest mystery may be far larger—and stranger—than anyone imagined.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (81K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Richard J. Shiffer and the PG Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-04-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1874–1965
Best known for warm, lively animal stories set in the natural world, this American writer also became a passionate voice for conservation. His books introduced generations of young readers to Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Jimmy Skunk, and many other beloved woodland characters.
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