Trouble by David Cory (1970)

Name: Trouble
Author: David Cory

A rabbit family enjoys a peaceful day until a hungry hawk attempts to invade their home. Uncle Lucky, the elder rabbit, bravely traps the hawk's beak in the kitchen door, leading to a chaotic situation. As the hawk struggles to escape, Uncle Lucky calls for help from the Policeman Dog, who arrives with friends, including the Big Brown Bear and the Yellow Dog Tramp. They decide to take the hawk away, and the Policeman Dog handcuffs him before releasing the door. The hawk, now captured, is taken to jail, much to the relief of the rabbit family. However, their troubles aren't over. While on a ride, Uncle Lucky encounters Danny Fox, a sly robber who threatens him. In a tense exchange, Uncle Lucky tries to negotiate his way out of danger by offering more money than he possesses. Just as Danny Fox prepares to take him captive, a Cowboy from Uncle Lucky's Circus intervenes, capturing the fox with a rope. The Cowboy decides to take Danny Fox to the circus as a wild animal attraction. With the threat eliminated, Uncle Lucky retrieves his money and hurries home, relieved but aware of the dangers that lurk in the forest.

By David Cory · First published 1970 · Genre: Adventure, Children's Fiction, Fantasy · 2,538 words

First lines

I wish that only lovely things, Like roses red and diamond rings And lollypops and ice cream cones And pretty little colored stones

Would fall down at the rabbits' feet And make them smile with laughter sweet, And not a hungry long-clawed hawk, With swishing wings and cruel squawk.

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Work type: Short story
Author: David Cory
Date: 1970 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Children's Fiction, Fantasy
Length: 2,538 words
Structure: 1 section, 79 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Adventure — The book centres around engaging adventure plots and scenarios, exhibiting characters who explore new, exciting, and often dangerous environments.
Children's Fiction — The book is part of 'Little Journeys to Happy Land' series which is mainly aimed towards the young reader demographic with simple and engaging stories.
Fantasy — The book has elements of fantasy, with characters, settings and plots that are imaginative and not existing in the real world.