Mr. Rabbit at Home by Joel Chandler Harris

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Author Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908
Illustrator Herford, Oliver, 1863-1935
Title Mr. Rabbit at Home
A sequel to Little Mr. Thimblefinger and his Queer Country
Note Sequel to Little Mr. Thimblefinger and his Queer Country, #23869.
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Summary "Mr. Rabbit at Home" by Joel Chandler Harris is a children's fiction story written in the late 19th century. It serves as a sequel to "Little Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer Country" and features characters from the previous tale, particularly focusing on the adventures of Buster John, Sweetest Susan, and Drusilla as they explore a magical realm alongside Mr. Thimblefinger and other whimsical characters like Mr. Rabbit. The narrative blends playful storytelling with morality, a hallmark of Harris's work, rooted in folk traditions. The opening portion introduces the children as they return from their previous adventures and expresses their curiosity about Mr. Thimblefinger's world. Sweetest Susan accidentally reveals their secret to her mother, which leads to amusing inquiries about where the children really went. Meanwhile, Buster John's determination to attract the attention of Mr. Thimblefinger by placing an apple in the spring sets off a sequence of playful events. The children wait in anticipation at the spring, where Mr. Thimblefinger finally appears, indicating their upcoming journey into his magical country once again. This section sets up the children's eagerness for more adventures while highlighting themes of imagination, curiosity, and the importance of friendships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rabbits -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Magic -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Imagination -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Shoemakers -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 60098
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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