The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse

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The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~1 hours

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Description

Danny Meadow Mouse wakes up one bright morning feeling uneasy about something seemingly small—his tail. While his friends chatter about meals and sunshine, Danny can’t shake the envy he feels for his cousin Whitefoot’s long, elegant tail, and the worry begins to keep him hidden away. The meadow’s usual bustle turns quiet for him as he watches from the doorway, wondering why a simple difference should matter so much.

A kindly old Mr. Toad notices Danny’s gloom and gently probes, offering more than just friendly chatter. Their conversation nudges Danny toward the realization that a long tail isn’t what makes a meadow mouse brave or happy. As a lurking marsh hawk briefly shadows the scene, Danny’s worry is put in perspective, hinting at the adventure and self‑discovery that lie ahead. Listeners will follow his journey toward confidence, learning that true worth isn’t measured by a tail’s length but by the heart inside.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (80K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Emmy, MWS, Google Books and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) (An earlier version was prepared by K. Nordquist and Barbara Tozier.)

Release date

2008-05-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

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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