Old Hooty Tooty Owl by David Cory
The story revolves around a young protagonist who lives in a small village surrounded by dense forest. The villagers believe that an old owl is responsible for their misfortunes and have been trying to capture it for years. One day, the protagonist decides to take matters into his own hands and sets out to catch the owl. He builds a trap and waits patiently for the bird to fall into it. However, things don't go as planned, and the owl turns out to be more cunning than expected. The protagonist is forced to confront his own fears and limitations in order to succeed in his mission.
By David Cory · First published 1978 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Animal Fiction · 1,705 words
First lines
"When everything is going wrong Just hum a merry little song. Yes, hum it over twice again, You'll find a rainbow through the rain.
And soon the sky will turn a blue, The rooster sing a cockle-doo, And Bobbie Redvest from his tree A song of joy that is to be,"
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Old Hooty Tooty Owl is listed on Textopian as a short story by David Cory, dated 1978 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Cory
- Date: 1978 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Animal Fiction
- Length: 1,705 words
- Structure: 1 section, 55 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — David Cory is known for creating children's stories, and the title suggests it is likely centred around anthropomorphic animals, which is a common theme in children's literature.
- Adventure — Given the author's tendency to create adventurous scenarios with his animal characters, it's possible 'OLD HOOTY TOOTY OWL' contains elements of adventure.
- Animal Fiction — The title suggests the story features an owl character, hence it can fall under the genre of animal fiction.
Tags
owl · children's literature · animal story · nature · friendship · adventure · imagination · forest · wisdom · nighttime · playfulness · learning
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- Puss Junior and Robinson Crusoe (1792)
- Puss in Boots, Jr., and the Good Gray Horse (1987)
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