Puss in Boots, Jr., and the Good Gray Horse

Name: Puss in Boots, Jr., and the Good Gray Horse
Author: David Cory

Little Puss, Junior, embarks on an adventure through Mother Goose country on his Good Gray Horse. During his journey, he encounters a spider who inadvertently transforms a dewdrop into a diamond due to a magical feather in Puss's hat. The spider, uninterested in the diamond, allows Puss to keep it. As he continues, Puss faces a steep hill with no clear path. A dwarf appears, offering to attach wings to the horse's shoes in exchange for the diamond. After the horse takes flight, they cross a mountain, and the wings turn into silky hairs upon landing. Puss then visits an inn, where he meets a singing bird and an old man with a magical pipe that produces flying pigeons. The old man hints at the wonders of Mother Goose Land, suggesting that Puss will encounter many strange adventures. As night falls, Puss rides through a quiet forest, only to be interrupted by a tiny fairy who commands him to halt with a silver wand. This sets the stage for further magical encounters and challenges in Puss's journey.

By David Cory · First published 1987 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fairy Tale, Adventure · 46 chapters · 25,304 words

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ONE morning as little Puss, Junior, on his Good Gray Horse rode through Mother Goose country he saw a spider sitting in her tiny lace house. She kept very still, for the early dewdrops still clung to the delicate web. And as the sun shone down they looked for all the world like diamonds on a piece of lace. So little Puss, Junior, stretched out his paw and, would you believe it, instead of a drop of water he picked off a real diamond.

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Work type: Novel
Author: David Cory
Date: 1987 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Literature, Fairy Tale, Adventure, Animal Fiction, Fantasy
Length: 25,304 words
Structure: 46 chapters, 712 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Children's Literature — The book features an anthropomorphic animal as its protagonist, aimed at young audiences.
Fairy Tale — This book is based on characters from a fairy tale and presents a fantastical story.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey and overcomes challenges, key elements of adventure genre.
Animal Fiction — The main characters are animals with human-like personalities and capabilities.