02172cam a22003253u 4500 14732 UtSlPG 20260610133339.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo), 1874-1965 The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-19 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Richard J. Shiffer, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum" by Thornton W. Burgess is a delightful children's book written in the early 20th century. This tale is part of a collection that explores the adventures of woodland creatures, focusing particularly on the charming character of Unc' Billy Possum. The book provides an entertaining narrative with moral lessons woven throughout, showcasing themes of cleverness, community, and the consequences of one's actions. In this whimsical story, Unc' Billy Possum finds himself in a series of humorous and precarious situations as he attempts to satisfy his hunger for eggs from Farmer Brown's hen-house. His escapades lead him to cleverly evade capture by pretending to be dead when caught, but not without trouble. As he navigates through various adventures, he encounters other forest animals, faces the challenges of winter, and ultimately learns important lessons about family and responsibility. The narrative combines humor with valuable life lessons, making it an engaging read for children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animals -- Juvenile fiction Opossums -- Juvenile fiction Cady, Harrison, 1877-1970 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14732 56120 56120