
Three unlikely heroes—a brave goat named Billy Whiskers, a loyal dog called Stubby, and a clever cat known as Button—have just returned to the United States after a harrowing wartime adventure in France. Their ship docks in New York, and the sight of familiar skyscrapers fills them with excitement, but their joy is quickly cut short when a crew of sailors seizes them, tying ropes around their necks and ordering them to be confined until higher orders arrive.
Undeterred, the trio hatches a daring plan to slip free, each promising to act the moment an opening appears. Billy, ever the strategist, urges his friends to stay patient and ready, while Stubby and Button swear to fight back if needed. Their camaraderie and quick wits set the stage for a lively chase through the bustling harbor, promising humor, heart, and a race against time that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (168K characters)
Series
The Billy Whiskers series. Vol. 22
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Release date
2006-08-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1858–1925
Best known for creating the mischievous goat Billy Whiskers, this American children's writer delighted young readers with lively adventures and a playful imagination. Her books mixed humor, travel, and fantasy in a way that helped make her a familiar name in early 20th-century children's fiction.
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