The Stolen Eggs by David Cory (1908)
In a vibrant meadow and forest, Mr. Merry Sun awakens the Little People, including Little Jack Rabbit, who notices the Farmer's Boy behaving suspiciously. Curious, Jack investigates and discovers an empty nest with only a feather left behind. He concludes that the boy has stolen the eggs. Henny Penny, a distressed hen, arrives and accuses Jack of theft, but he clarifies that he saw the boy leave with his hat. Henny Penny insists on seeking help from the Kind Farmer to address the theft. They enlist the aid of Cocky Doodle, a rooster, to assist in their quest for justice. The narrative unfolds as the characters navigate the implications of the theft, highlighting themes of curiosity, community, and the pursuit of truth. The story emphasizes the importance of cooperation among the animals to confront wrongdoing and restore order in their world.
By David Cory · First published 1908 · Genre: Children's fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 487 words
First lines
MR. MERRY SUN was up bright and early. He shone on the Sunny Meadow and lighted up the dark places in the Shady Forest.
He even poked a sunbeam in the eye of Parson Owl, who winked and blinked and turned the other way.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: David Cory
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's fiction, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 487 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's fiction — Given the nature of David Cory's writing and previous works, this presumably entails a story suitable for a younger audience with a narrative centralizing around a situation involving stolen eggs.
- Adventure — The theft of the eggs potentially presents a premise for an unfolding adventure.
- Mystery — The title suggests a form of mystery to be solved - in this case, the enigma of the stolen eggs.
Tags
adventure · mystery · children's literature · animals · friendship · imagination · suspense · problem-solving · teamwork · nature · exploration · humor
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