School by David Cory (1970)

Name: School
Author: David Cory

In a vibrant forest, a young rabbit is unexpectedly informed by his mother about the opening of a school, a concept he had never encountered before. His initial surprise leads to curiosity as he questions the necessity of attending. Mrs. Rabbit explains that the community believes education is essential for the children, emphasizing the importance of being punctual for the event. As they make their way, the rabbit is puzzled by the suddenness of the news and wonders why he wasn't informed earlier. His mother reveals that they wanted to keep the plans secret from Grandmother Magpie, known for her meddling nature. Just as they discuss this, Grandmother Magpie appears, eager to know their destination. Mrs. Rabbit, feeling irritated, tries to dismiss her but struggles to shake off the persistent bird. Eventually, she asserts that she has important matters to attend to, managing to escape with her son. The narrative captures the themes of community, the importance of education, and the challenges of dealing with intrusive figures, all set against the backdrop of a whimsical forest. The story unfolds with a blend of humor and life lessons, illustrating the dynamics of family and social interactions among the forest's inhabitants.

By David Cory · First published 1970 · Genre: Educational, Coming of age, Children's literature · 481 words

First lines

"COME, get your cap, I'm going to take you to school today!"

Little Jack Rabbit was too surprised to answer -- he just opened his mouth, and the only sound his mother heard was a funny little noise like a whistle.

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School is listed on Textopian as a short story by David Cory, dated 1970 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: David Cory
Date: 1970 CE
Language: English
Genres: Educational, Coming of age, Children's literature, Drama, Social Commentary
Length: 481 words
Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Educational — The title 'SCHOOL' suggests the book could be set in an educational environment, dealing with themes related to learning and growth.
Coming of age — Schools are typical settings for coming of age stories, with characters usually going through personal growth and development. Hence, the genre 'Coming of age' can be relevant.
Children's literature — School environments are often used in children's literature, discussing themes that are relatable to young readers such as friendship, academic challenges, and growing pains.
Drama — The school setting is often used as a backdrop for dramas, featuring conflicts between characters, struggle for success and other dramatic elements