Don, a Runaway Dog: His Many Adventures

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Don, a Runaway Dog: His Many Adventures

by Richard Barnum

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

In a cozy barnyard, a litter of five puppies huddles together under the watchful eye of their mother, Mrs. Gurr. The biggest of them, a fluffy youngster named Don, spends his first days with eyes closed, feeling the world through the soft rustle of straw and his mother’s warm paw. As the boys from the farmyard peek in, Don experiences his first gentle tug of curiosity, wondering about the sounds beyond the kennel. The gentle narration captures the tenderness of a newborn pup learning trust and comfort.

When Don finally opens his eyes, his adventurous spirit awakens, and he slips away from the familiar farm to discover the bustling world beyond. Along the way he meets noisy children, curious animals, and faces the unexpected hurdles of a countryside he has never known. His early escapades are filled with humor and heart, showing how a brave, if somewhat mischievous, dog learns to rely on his wits and the kindness of strangers. Listeners will be charmed by Don’s boundless energy and the warm lessons of friendship and perseverance.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (116K characters)

Series

Kneetime animal stories

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2020-02-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

RB

Richard Barnum

Best known as a house name of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, this byline introduced generations of young readers to lively animal adventures full of mischief, danger, and happy endings. The books are simple, fast-moving, and easy to imagine as read-aloud stories.

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