Billy Bunny and the Frog King

Name: Billy Bunny and the Frog King
Author: David Cory

Billy Bunny and the Frog King is a children's book written by David Cory. The story follows Billy Bunny, a young rabbit who lives in a meadow filled with other animals. One day, while out exploring, Billy stumbles upon a magical pond where he meets the Frog King, a wise and kind ruler of the pond. The Frog King tells Billy that he has lost his crown, which has been stolen by a mischievous raccoon named Ricky. Billy and the Frog King set out on a journey to find Ricky and retrieve the crown. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, but ultimately succeed in their quest. The story teaches lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance of never giving up.

By David Cory · First published 1976 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy · 606 words

First lines

Well, when Billy Bunny and good, kind Uncle Lucky woke up the next morning, for they had slept all night in the Luckymobile as I told you in the last story, they ate their breakfast and then they started off and by and by they had an adventure.

A gypsy camp stood close to the roadside and just as they came up, an old woman walked out of a tent and said, "Don't you want your fortunes told? " Well, as Billy Bunny had never had his fortune told and Uncle Lucky had forgotten whether he had or not, they got out of the automobile and sat down on a log while the old gypsy woman looked at their paws.

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Work type: Short story
Author: David Cory
Date: 1976 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Fantasy
Length: 606 words
Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Children's Literature — The book features youthful characters such as Billy Bunny, and presents themes and language that are easily understandable for children. The narrative structure caters to a children's audience.
Adventure — The book focuses on Billy Bunny's experiences in the wild, encountering various other animal characters. The narrative often revolves around exploration and adventure.
Fantasy — Because characters are anthropomorphic animals and the plot involves a unlikely scenario such as a Frog King, the story contains elements of fantasy.