Little Jack Rabbit and Uncle John Hare

David Cory's "Little Jack Rabbit and Uncle John Hare" is a children's book that tells the story of a young rabbit named Little Jack who befriends an old hare named Uncle John. The two embark on various adventures together, learning valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and growing up. The book is known for its simple yet engaging storytelling, as well as its colorful and imaginative illustrations. It has been a beloved classic among children and parents alike for generations, and continues to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

By David Cory · First published 1920 · Genre: Children's literature, Adventure, Animal Fiction · 30 chapters · 16,209 words

First lines

"Heigh-ho," said Little Jack Rabbit to himself one bright morning, "how happy I'd be if I could find Uncle John Hare. " And then, all of a sudden he came to a sign by the road on which was printed in big red letters:

"THREE MILES TO TURNIP CITY"

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Little Jack Rabbit and Uncle John Hare is listed on Textopian as a novel by David Cory, dated 1920 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: David Cory
• Date: 1920 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's literature, Adventure, Animal Fiction, Fantasy
• Length: 16,209 words
• Structure: 30 chapters, 374 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Children's literature — Features young animal characters in child-like situations, a common trait of children’s literature.
• Adventure — Contains elements of exploration and journey that represent an adventure story.
• Animal Fiction — Main characters are animals that portray human-like characteristics, which fits the genre of animal fiction.
• Fantasy — Involves talking animals, a fantastical element common in fantasy genre.

Tags

children's literature · animal characters · adventure · friendship · family · nature · imagination · storytelling · morals · humor · fantasy · whimsical

Contents

• UNCLE JOHN HARE
• A USEFUL GUMDROP
• THE RAGGED RABBIT GIANT
• JACK SPRITE
• THE WOODLAND ELF
• "FEE, FIE!"
• THE OLD WITCH
• STRAWBERRIES
• MRS. ANT
• MORE ADVENTURES
• THE WISHING EGG
• MAGIC BOOTS
• THE TINY COBBLER
• FIREFLY LANTERNS
• INVITATIONS
• UNCLE JOHN HARE'S PARTY
• THE LITTLE RING
• DOCTOR CAT
• THE BIG BLACK BEAR
• CHICKEN CITY
• MRS. WILDCAT
• PROFESSOR CROW
• THE WITCH'S SPELL
• THE MAGIC FLOWER
• THE RIBBON TREE
• THE FAIRY CAT
• THE BIG BLACK SNAKE
• THE SUGAR BARREL
• THE YELLOW DOG TRAMP
• "ALWAYS TRUST THE FAIRIES"

More by David Cory

• The Adventures Of Puss In Boots (1900)
• The Iceberg Express (1987)
• The Cruise of the Noah's Ark (1894)
• Little Jack Rabbit and the Squirrel Brothers (1940)
• The Magic Soap Bubble (1978)
• Puss Junior and Robinson Crusoe (1792)
• Puss in Boots, Jr., and the Good Gray Horse (1987)
• Hawk Eye (1970)
• All works by David Cory