Grandpapa's Wolf Story
The story revolves around a young boy who listens to his grandfather's tales about wolves and the wilderness. The grandfather recounts his adventures as a trapper in the Canadian woods, where he encountered a wolf that had been injured by a trap. Despite being bitten by the wolf, the grandfather forms a bond with it and eventually sets it free.
By Edward William Thomson · First published 1900 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Folklore · 3,918 words
First lines
"Tell us a story, grandpapa."
"One that will last all the evening, chickens?"
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Grandpapa's Wolf Story is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edward William Thomson, dated 1900 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edward William Thomson
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Folklore, Fantasy, Historical Fiction
- Length: 3,918 words
- Structure: 1 section, 121 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The story is designed for young readers with simple language and moral lessons.
- Adventure — The plot involves exciting and adventurous elements that captivate the reader.
- Folklore — The narrative includes traditional storytelling elements and mythical creatures.
- Fantasy — The story features fantastical elements such as talking animals and magical occurrences.
Tags
Children's Fiction · Short Story · Family Relationships · Grandparents · Storytelling · Imagination · Adventure · Wildlife · Wolves · Nature · Canadian Literature · Early 20th Century