The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack by Thornton W. Burgess
"The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack" by Thornton W. Burgess is a children's storybook written during the early 20th century. This charming tale focuses on the adventures of Mrs. Quack, a duck who goes through several challenges and dangers as she seeks a safe place to live. The narrative emphasizes themes of friendship, bravery, and the trials of nature, particularly in the face of human threats. The story unfolds as Mrs. Quack,
feeling threatened by hunters, finds herself in the Smiling Pool where she meets Peter Rabbit. Throughout the book, Mrs. Quack shares her backstory, revealing her fears and the challenges faced during her journey north with her mate, Mr. Quack. As the plot progresses, Mrs. Quack becomes heartbroken after Mr. Quack is shot, prompting her to search for him. With the help of Peter Rabbit and Sammy Jay, they devise a plan to locate Mr. Quack. Ultimately, Mrs. Quack's bravery and determination lead to a heartwarming reunion and a new home, illustrating the resilience of family bonds in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965 |
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| Title | The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ducks -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5846 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 9, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 197 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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