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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

By Beatrix Potter

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A determined duck looking for independence meets a sly fox, tumbling headfirst into danger and learning a tough lesson.

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2005-01-27
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Summary

"The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" by Beatrix Potter is a captivating story for kids from long ago. The illustrations enhance the tale of Jemima, a duck longing to raise her own eggs without the farmer's wife butting in. She strikes out on her own, only to meet a fox who seems friendly. The story follows Jemima as she innocently follows the fox's advice. As the fox's plan starts to come together, Jemima might be in more danger than can imagine. The results of Jemima's adventure teach about the difficulties of being too trusting.

About the Author

Helen Beatrix Heelis, usually known as Beatrix Potter, was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck and The Tale of Tom Kitten, have sold more than 250 million copies.An entrepreneur, Potter was a pioneer of character merchandising. In 1903, Peter Rabbit was the first fictional character to be made into a patented stuffed toy, making him the oldest licensed character.

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