Mr. Wicked Wolf by David Cory (1987)
A young rabbit, Little Jack Rabbit, begins his day with a cheerful routine, enjoying breakfast and receiving a warning from his mother about the lurking danger of Danny Fox. As he ventures out, he encounters various woodland creatures and engages in playful antics. His journey leads him to the Billy Goat Stage Coach, where he travels to Turnip Town to buy a chocolate mouse. However, his adventure takes a dark turn when Mr. Wicked Wolf captures him and places him in a sack, intending to make him dinner. In a moment of desperation, Jack Rabbit recalls a voice from a treetop guiding him to escape. He cleverly uses a knife to create a hole in the sack and follows the voice's instructions to outsmart the wolf. After a series of tense moments, he manages to replace himself with a stone, tricking the wolf when he reaches home. The wolf, furious at being deceived, throws the stone away, allowing Jack Rabbit to return safely to his mother. Just as they prepare to enjoy an evening of stories, Mr. Wicked Wolf reappears, threatening their peace. However, Jack Rabbit's mother cleverly uses electricity to shock the wolf, driving him away. The story concludes with the rabbit family heading to Cousin Cottontail's for a joyful evening.
By David Cory · First published 1987 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 2,889 words
First lines
"Hop out of bed and wash your face And neatly part your hair Right down the middle of your back, Then hurry down the stair,"
sounded the wake-up song of the musical alarm clock.
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Mr. Wicked Wolf is listed on Textopian as a short story by David Cory, dated 1987 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Cory
- Date: 1987 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 2,889 words
- Structure: 1 section, 97 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — This book is part of David Cory's 'Little Jack Rabbit' series, which is targeted towards young children.
- Fantasy — The book involves anthropomorphic characters such as Mr. Wicked Wolf and other animal characters, typical of many fantasy stories.
- Adventure — The plot oftentimes revolves around Little Jack Rabbit's adventures and encounters with the antagonistic Mr. Wicked Wolf.
Tags
fairy tale · wolf · adventure · children's literature · fantasy · morality · friendship · courage · imagination · animals · storytelling · moral lessons
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- 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)
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