The Story of a Hare

"The Story of a Hare" by J. C. Tregarthen is a story about a hare's life in the wild, filled with the need to survive and care for her young while avoiding dangers. The story begins with a mother hare in Cornwall looking for a secure spot to give birth in the beautiful but dangerous hills near Land's End. We see how caring she is as she protects her babies, called leverets, and hides them from predators like foxes. The starting chapters use strong descriptions and show the hare's natural protective feelings and the instincts of other animals, setting up the challenges and adventures she will face in the wild.