Miss Peck's Adventures: The Second Part of The Conceited Pig by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Miss Peck's Adventures: The Second Part of The Conceited Pig
Note Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Miss Peck's Adventures: The Second Part of The Conceited Pig" by Anonymous is a children's story that was likely written in the mid-19th century. This whimsical narrative follows the escapades of Miss Peck, a hen, as she recounts her journey after being separated from her friend, Wilful the pig. The book explores themes of courage, friendship, and self-discovery, featuring animal characters that engage in adventures while also delivering moral lessons. In this installment, Miss Peck sets off to visit the Queen, but encounters various challenges along the way. After a frightening encounter that makes her question her bravery, she meets Cockielockie, a rooster who joins her on the journey. They come across other animal characters, including Duckiedaddles, who laments her misfortunes, and Goosiepoosie, who is on her own errand to the Queen. Each character shares their struggles, ultimately highlighting their desires for better lives and the misadventures they encounter. The story concludes with a reflection on the importance of staying true to oneself and the potential futility of seeking validation from authority figures like the Queen. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Chickens -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Swine -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 60477
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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