The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
A mischievous duckling named Jemima, who loves to play tricks on her fellow farm animals, gets into a series of humorous misadventures before learning the importance of being honest and kind.
By Beatrix Potter · First published 1888 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Animal Fiction · 1,960 words
First lines
[A Farmyard Tale for Ralph and Betsy]
What a funny sight it is to see a brood of ducklings with a hen!
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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is listed on Textopian as a short story by Beatrix Potter, dated 1888 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Beatrix Potter
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Animal Fiction, Novella
- Length: 1,960 words
- Structure: 1 section, 61 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The book is meant for children, featuring anthropomorphic animal characters and simple, moralistic messages.
- Fantasy — The book features anthropomorphic animals, implying it takes place in a fantastical universe different from our own.
- Animal Fiction — The story revolves around a duck named Jemima with human-like characteristics, which is a classic element of animal fiction.
- Novella — Although written for children, the book length and narrative structure conforms more to a novella than a simple short story.
Tags
farm · animals · ducks · chicks · eggs · motherhood · family · adventure · nature · wildlife · British · classic