
In a quiet garden tucked behind Farmer Green’s house, an eccentric mole lives a solitary, underground life. Known as Grandfather Mole, he’s a master digger with endless tunnels, a keen nose, and a surprisingly hearty appetite despite his near‑blindness. His modest home, a sprawling mound of halls, is a haven of quiet activity where he forages for angleworms and other garden critters, content with his simple, if slightly quirky, existence.
One crisp morning, the garden’s notorious cat—feared by mice and rats alike—stumbles upon the mole’s hidden world. Rather than a swift meal, the cat decides to turn the encounter into a game, sparking a playful yet tense showdown between predator and the unsuspecting, yet surprisingly resilient, digger. As the two characters circle each other, listeners are drawn into a charming tale of wit, curiosity, and the gentle humor that lives beneath the surface of everyday farm life.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (84K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-04-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1877–1949
Best known for lively children's stories about animals, birds, and insects, this American writer turned nature facts into gentle adventures. His books were popular for blending playful storytelling with details young readers could learn from along the way.
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