Chunky, the Happy Hippo: His Many Adventures by Richard Barnum
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About this eBook
| Author | Barnum, Richard |
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| Illustrator | Rogers, Walter S., 1871-1937 |
| Title | Chunky, the Happy Hippo: His Many Adventures |
| Series Title | Kneetime animal stories |
| Credits |
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Chunky, the Happy Hippo: His Many Adventures" by Richard Barnum is a children's fiction book written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young hippopotamus named Chunky, who is characterized as a joyful and comical little hippo, embarking on a series of adventures in the African jungle and beyond. The narrative promises to explore themes of exploration, friendship, and resilience through the eyes of its charming protagonist, making it a delightful read for young audiences. The opening of the book introduces Chunky, living a carefree life with his family in a muddy river in Africa. Chunky is playful and sociable, sharing laughs and mischief with his siblings, Mumpy and Bumpy. However, his playful spirit soon leads him into trouble when he encounters a crocodile that bites his nose, and later, when he falls into a pit trap set by hunters. In these early chapters, readers see Chunky's bravery, his sense of humor, and his desire for adventure, setting the stage for a journey that will take him far from home and into the circus life, all while navigating the challenges of being a young hippo in a wild and dangerous world. (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 | Hippopotamidae -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62135 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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