| Author |
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943 |
| Title |
The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Kathie Sanchez, Lauren Rouse, Marie Rouse, Kathy Rouse, Michael Sanchez, and Matthew Sanchez
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| Summary |
"The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle" by Beatrix Potter is a charming children's story written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1905. This delightful tale falls into the category of children's literature and features the enchanting topic of a little girl's adventure with a unique hedgehog named Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, who serves as a washerwoman for various woodland animals. In the story, a little girl named Lucie, known for constantly losing her pocket-handkerchiefs, embarks on a quest to find her missing items. Climbing a hill, she discovers a mysterious door that leads her to Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle's cozy abode inside the hill, where the hedgehog is busy ironing clothes for her animal friends. As Lucie spends time with Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, she learns about the various garments belonging to different creatures, ultimately finding her own missing handkerchiefs. After sharing tea and good company, Lucie and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle head back down the hill, where Lucie sees that her friend is not only a skilled washerwoman but also a hedgehog in disguise. The whimsical tale captures the imagination of children and leaves them with a sense of wonder and delight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Hedgehogs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12103 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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