The Adventures of Fleet Foot and Her Fawns

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The Adventures of Fleet Foot and Her Fawns

by Allen Chaffee

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

In a quiet woodland clearing, a wise doe named Fleet Foot begins the first lessons for her two spotted fawns. She turns everyday survival into playful drills—running, leaping, and using a bright white flag on her tail to signal danger. When a black snake slithers toward them, the young deer put their new skills to the test, learning the importance of quick obedience and teamwork.

Soon a small gathering of other does and their babies arrives, turning the meadow into a lively parade of graceful youngsters. Observing from the edge, a curious fox watches as the herd practices “Follow the Leader,” each step echoing the lessons Fleet Foot has taught. The scene sets the tone for a series of gentle adventures, where the fawns discover the rhythm of the forest, the value of cooperation, and the wonder of growing up among their fellow creatures.

Details

Full title

The Adventures of Fleet Foot and Her Fawns A True-to-Nature Story for Children and Their Elders

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (103K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2011-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Allen Chaffee

1884–1985

A nature writer for young readers, this author is best remembered for gentle animal stories that follow deer, bears, beavers, and other woodland creatures through danger, play, and survival. Writing under the name Allen Chaffee, she created the kind of early children's adventures that are still easy to enjoy today.

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