White Tail the Deer's Adventures

"White Tail the Deer's Adventures" by George Ethelbert Walsh is an early 20th-century children’s story about a young deer named White Tail as he experiences tough challenges and learns important forest lessons, building his bravery and abilities. Marked by themes of growing up, leadership, and the animal world's rules, the story begins with White Tail showing his strength and eagerness to learn from his dad, Father Buck, as they approach Stepping Stone brook. He jumps across the brook, showing he may be able to lead the deer in the future. Father Buck realizes he will not be able to lead the deer much longer because he is getting old. White Tail starts worrying about taking over as leader as his dad shows his weakness for the first time. These events start his journey as he gets ready to take on more responsibility.