The Story of a Robin by Agnes S. Underwood
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"The Story of a Robin" by Agnes S. Underwood is a children's narrative written in the late 19th century. This book combines elements of fable and moral lessons, centering around the life of a young robin named Robinette. The story explores themes of growth, self-reliance, and family dynamics in nature, as Robinette learns to navigate the challenges of independence after leaving his nest. In the tale, after Cock Robin and Mrs. Robin
decide it is time for their young to fend for themselves, we meet Robinette, the youngest and most cautious of the brood. He faces various trials as he learns to find food and adapt to life outside the nest. The narrative unfolds as Robinette encounters the lady of the house who feeds him, introducing him to the comforts of human companionship. As he grows, Robinette's journey leads him through experiences of joy and hardship, ultimately culminating in his decision to find a mate and start a family of his own, while overcoming jealousy and challenges along the way. The overarching message of the story encourages resilience and the importance of bonding with others, whether they are fellow birds or humans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Underwood, Agnes S. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Story of a Robin |
| Contents | The story of a robin -- Apple-pie order. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Clarke, Suzan Flanagan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Birds -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24970 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24970-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 196 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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